Financial Controller

Financial Controller

2 Days on-site

3 - 6 Months Contract

£400 - £450 Per Day

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead and oversee the core finance function, including AP and AR operations, within a dynamic housing environment. This role will take ownership of month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and year-end audit support, while driving improvements to financial processes, controls, and policies. You will play a key role in leading a transactional finance team through change, offering the opportunity to make a tangible impact within a socially driven organisation delivering essential housing services.

Financial Controller General Responsibilities:

• Supervision of transactional finance (AR & AP)


• Lead AP and AR through a period of change


• Lead on monthly reconciliations


• Lead on month end


• Support year-end audit work


• Assist with the improvement of financial policies & procedures

Ideal Candidate:

• Previous Financial Controller experience


• Qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)


• Strong people manager, can hit the ground running/self-starter


• Previous Social Housing experience


• Finance improvements experience


• Management experience (team of 6+)

Rewards and Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave (increasing by one day each year, capped at 30 days)


• Flexible working opportunities, such as job sharing or changing working hours or patterns


• Contribute at least 3% of your basic salary to Pension and West Kent will double match your own contribution (at its discretion) up to a maximum of 10% of your basic salary.


• A coaching and mentoring programme with regular one to ones with line management and a yearly review to look at performance


• Employee assistance programme for support with a variety of personal issues

Should you be interested in this Financial Controller vacancy, please don’t hesitate to apply immediately

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