Finance Controller

Job Title: Finance Controller
Location: Bolton
Pay Rate/Salary: £35,000 to £40,000
Hours of Work: Full-Time
Type: Permanent

We are hiring for a Finance Controller with proven experience in managing financial operations and leading small finance teams, based in Bolton. You’ll be working within a forward-thinking company in the construction and facilities management sector, ensuring smooth financial processes and compliance while supporting the wider business with accurate reporting.

Duties of a Finance Controller
In this role, you will be part of the finance function, working closely with senior management to maintain accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all financial matters. You will be responsible for:

· Coordinating the finance team’s daily operations to meet business deadlines
· Managing incoming and outgoing payments, ensuring accuracy and timely processing
· Overseeing the finance inbox, prioritising and resolving queries promptly
· Chasing outstanding invoices and keeping detailed records of communications
· Running payroll with precision and compliance
· Handling purchase orders and invoice processes from start to finish
· Preparing accurate financial reports for senior management
· Supporting audits and ensuring regulatory compliance

Skills and experience of a Finance Controller
As a Finance Controller, you should have experience in:

· Managing finance operations, including accounts payable/receivable
· Using Excel for data analysis, reporting, and financial tracking

It would be beneficial to the Finance Controller role if you also had:

· Experience using Xero software
· Familiarity with industry tools such as Big Change
· Knowledge of invoice financing processes
· Understanding of HR documentation management
· Previous experience in payroll administration

What the client offers a Finance Controller
This client offers:

· Competitive salary package
· 5% pension contribution
· Professional development and career progression opportunities
· A modern office environment with a collaborative team culture
· The chance to be part of a growing, ambitious business

About the Client
Our client is a well-established and expanding company in the construction and facilities management sector. They have a strong reputation for quality and service, working across a variety of commercial and residential projects. You’ll be joining a supportive and professional finance team in a modern office space, where collaboration and efficiency are valued.

Next Steps:
Apply for this Finance Controller role through this advert. For more information, please contact Chloe in our Commercial team on (phone number removed).

If successful, you will need to complete our digital registration process (if you haven’t already). If you do not hear from us within 7 days, please assume your application has not been successful at this time, but we will retain your details for future opportunities.

About Regional Recruitment Services
This position is advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency operating since 2008. We recruit permanent, temporary, and contract staff across Commercial, Construction, Industrial, and Engineering sectors. View all our current vacancies at (url removed).