3 results for Financial Controller in Kendal, Cumbria

Financial Controller

Skipton, North Yorkshire
remote
Permanent
50000 - 55000 GBP / Yearly
Financial Controller Skipton area- Office Based £55,000 basic plus excellent bonus Robert Half Accountancy & Finance is recruiting for a Financial Controller to join a well-established, highly respected construction-led business based in the Skipton area. This is a hands-on role leading a small finance team, offering broad responsibility across financial control, reporting, and commercial support within a growing SME environment. To be considered for this role you must have gained finance experience within the construction industry and will be looking for future career development. The Role:<ul><li>Lead and develop a small finance team</li><li>Take ownership of day-to-day finance operations</li><li>Produce monthly management accounts and reporting</li><li>Ensure compliance with CIS and construction payment processes</li><li>Support payroll across PAYE and subcontractors</li><li>Improve financial processes and controls</li><li>Provide commercial insight across projects and contracts</li></ul>About You<ul><li>Construction industry experience is essential</li><li>Strong understanding of CIS and construction contract environments</li><li>Confident managing end-to-end finance processes in a hands-on role</li><li>Payroll knowledge beneficial</li></ul>The Package<ul><li>£55,000 basic salary</li><li>Excellent bonus structure in place</li><li>Plus additional benefits</li></ul>This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, growing business that can offer long term future career development and a highly attractive bonus structure that rewards success. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cmViZWNjYS5tY2xhcnR5LjAwMzM0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-05-12T17:35:13Z

Financial Controller

Kendal, Cumbria
remote
Permanent
60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
Financial Controller | Carnforth | Paying upto £70k | 4 days office, 1 day home <h3>The Opportunity</h3>An established and growing business within the construction and joinery sector is seeking a Financial Controller to lead its finance function. This is a key role responsible for ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting, and full regulatory compliance, while supporting the wider business with meaningful financial insight.Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will oversee day-to-day finance operations and play an important role in improving processes and supporting business performance. <h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Lead and manage the finance function, including oversight of the finance team</li><li>Review and finalise payroll across the business</li><li>Analyse monthly costs and investigate variances</li><li>Prepare and manage prepayments, accruals, and monthly journals</li><li>Maintain the fixed asset register and produce depreciation schedules</li><li>Conduct stock analysis and produce review reports</li><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss and balance sheets</li><li>Deliver management information and reconciliations for group reporting</li><li>Produce board-level financial reports</li><li>Manage cash flow and prepare two-year cash flow and profit and loss forecasts</li><li>Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements, including CIS and VAT returns and annual obligations</li><li>Lead year-end processes, including preparation of financial statements and audit requirements</li><li>Liaise with external auditors throughout the audit process</li><li>Maintain and optimise Sage 200, supporting system improvements and resolving queries</li><li>Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and controls</li><li>Undertake ad hoc financial duties as required</li></ul> <h3>About You</h3>Essential:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Proven experience leading a finance team or function</li><li>Professionally qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge</li><li>Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills</li><li>Experience using Sage 200 or similar accounting systems</li><li>High level of accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>Strong communication and leadership skills</li><li>Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines</li></ul>Desirable:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Experience within the construction sector or similar environment</li><li>Adaptable and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced business</li><li>Proactive and solutions-focused approach</li></ul><h3>Salary and Benefits</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Salary £60,000 - £70,000</li><li>10% discretionary bonus</li><li>25 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Onsite parking</li><li>One day per week working from home</li></ul> This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of a well-established finance function and play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the business.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi45NDk5Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-05-06T10:59:36Z

Finance Manager

Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
remote
Permanent
60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half Accountancy and Finance are recruiting for a Finance Manager to join a forward thinking business based in Ripon. In this hands on role the successful Finance Manager will provide high quality financial leadership and support to the management team and wider business. This role will take ownership of all key finance activities for a standalone operating business, while working closely with a wider group finance function.The position combines strong technical finance, commercial insight and people leadership, and will play a key role in supporting operational decision making, controls and performance.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Full ownership of monthly and year end financial reporting</li><li>Management of month-end processes </li><li>Support pricing decisions, margin improvement and wider commercial initiatives</li><li>Finance business partnering to support strategic and commercial decision making</li><li>Ensure a strong financial control environment is maintained at all times</li><li>Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and operational reporting</li></ul>Requirements: <ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)</li><li>Experience in a similar hands on Finance Manager role within a standalone or operationally focused business</li><li>Confident and credible communicator with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels</li><li>Strong Excel and financial systems experience</li></ul>What's on offer: <ul><li>Salary of £60,000 - £70,000 DOE </li><li>Bonus, plus additional exciting benefits</li><li>Hybrid work model and flexibility on offer </li></ul>The company: A well established and highly respected business, operating with a forward thinking approach and a collaborative, open culture that truly values its employees. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cmViZWNjYS5tY2xhcnR5LjI5NDY4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-04-28T15:38:04Z