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    Financial Controller

    Finance
    Hays Senior Finance
    Somerset, Bath
    Contract
    Competitive
    On-Site

    Job Description

    Your new company Hays are working with a growing European business to recruit a Financial Controller at an exciting time for the business.

    Your new role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant to join a well-established and growing business during a period of significant financial transformation. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll lead a small team and play a key role in maintaining robust financial controls, supporting audit and compliance activities, and assisting with the implementation of a new ERP system.

    Key responsibilities include:

    • Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining financial integrity

    • Supporting internal and external audits

    • Managing fixed asset accounting

    • Assisting with tax compliance activities

    • Supporting ERP implementation and process improvements

    • Providing financial analysis and reporting to senior stakeholders What you'll need to succeed

    • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

    • Strong financial controls and technical accounting knowledge

    • Excellent Excel and data analysis skills

    • Strong attention to detail and organisational ability

    • Effective stakeholder management and communication skills

    What you'll get in return

    • Competitive salary and bonus potential

    • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave

    • Generous pension and life assurance schemes

    • Employee discounts and benefits platform

    • Subsidised meals and free on-site parking

    • Valuable experience supporting a major finance systems transformation within a successful business

    What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

    If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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    Posted on September 15, 2026

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