Finance Controller - UK Accounting

Finance Controller (UK Accounting)

Job Summary

We are looking for a qualified Finance Controller to manage accounting operations, financial reporting, UK taxation, UK payroll, treasury activities, and monthly financial closure. The role requires strong expertise in Record-to-Report (R2R) processes, UK statutory compliance, HMRC requirements, and financial controls to ensure accurate and timely reporting while supporting business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Manage and review day-to-day accounting operations.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of books of accounts.
• Lead monthly books closure and ensure timely reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and MIS reports.

Record-to-Report (R2R)

• Handle general ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, provisions, reconciliations, fixed assets, and inter-company accounting.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.

Taxation & Compliance

• Manage GST, TDS, Income Tax, and other statutory compliances.
• Coordinate with auditors, consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure timely filing of all statutory returns and support assessments and audits.

Treasury Management

• Monitor cash flow, banking operations, and fund requirements.
• Support working capital management and treasury-related activities.
• Ensure effective payment controls and cash forecasting.

Audit & Internal Controls

• Support statutory, internal, and tax audits.
• Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls and accounting processes.

Desired Candidate Profile:

Mandatory

• Qualified CA/CPA
• 58 years of relevant experience
• Strong exposure to Accounting, Reporting, Taxation, Monthly Closure, R2R, and Treasury

Preferred

• Experience in manufacturing accounting will be an added advantage.
• Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Odoo, or similar platforms.

Key Skills

• Financial Accounting
• Monthly Books Closure
• R2R Process
• GST & Direct Taxation
• Treasury & Cash Flow Management
• Financial Reporting & MIS
• Audit Coordination
• ERP Systems