Financial Controller – UK & EU Growth Partner

Provallar Executive Search; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Controller in Watford to oversee financial accounting, management reporting, and compliance for UK and German entities. This mid-senior level role requires a fully qualified ACCA/CIMA/CA with at least 5 years of UK experience in financial management. Key responsibilities include supervising accounting records, supporting budget preparation, and ensuring payroll compliance. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a bonus potential and professional development support.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Annual bonus potential

25 days holiday + bank holidays

1 day WFH after probation/training

Support for further professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ UK experience in financial management.
• Experience supervising teams across AP, AR, payroll, and credit control.
• Experience in a firm of chartered accountants desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting records for the UK and German entities.
• Support the CFO with preparation of budgets, forecasts, and board papers.
• Ensure all payroll compliance requirements are met in collaboration with HR.

Skills

Strong technical accounting and reporting expertise

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Commercially minded, proactive, and detail-focused

Education

Fully qualified ACCA / CIMA / CA

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Controller in Watford to oversee financial accounting, management reporting, and compliance for UK and German entities. This mid-senior level role requires a fully qualified ACCA/CIMA/CA with at least 5 years of UK experience in financial management. Key responsibilities include supervising accounting records, supporting budget preparation, and ensuring payroll compliance. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a bonus potential and professional development support.