Financial Controller

  • Job Reference: 5050b
  • Date Posted: 28 October 2025
  • Recruiter: Arlington Resource Management
  • Location: Ilford, London
  • Salary: £60,000 to £65,000
  • Bonus/Benefits: negotiable
  • Sector: Finance Director, Finance Controller, Finance Manager
  • Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

Financial Controller - near Ilford, Essex / East London - our client is a successful well established business at the forefront of its niche in Construction, turnover £10m, servicing a range of high profile projects and businesses.

The company is seeking an experienced hands-on Financial Controller / Head of Finance, to manage a small team and report to the Owner/Directors. Responsibilities include:

  • Oversee a team of two staff in accounts
  • Responsibility for the day to day finance function
  • Preparation of month end accounts and analysis
  • Cash flow and working capital management
  • Produce forecasts for the bank and management
  • Liaise with surveyors re CVRs and retentions
  • VAT, CIS and weekly and monthly payroll
  • Management of credit insurance and pension fund
  • Liaise with external accountant re final accounts, tax etc

The company is looking for an experienced Accountant (QBE or Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ACMA), a previous Financial Controller or Finance Manager or Head of Finance, ideally from a similar sector / SME, keen to join a well-established privately-owned business in a long term stable role. The office is commutable from East London, South Herts, M25, A406, A13 and A12 in Essex.