Financial Controller

OverviewRole: Financial Controller. Location: Manchester / Southport / Hybrid. Fletchers Group seeks a dynamic and detail-oriented Financial Controller to own financial control, reporting, and compliance across the business, enabling scalable and sustainable growth. The role reports to the Group CFO and supports strategic decision-making and finance leadership. It is a hands-on leadership position focused on assessing current capabilities, identifying gaps, and setting the stage for transformation, including leading a revamp of reporting processes for faster, more accurate, and insightful outputs. This is a private equity-backed business expanding organically and through acquisitions. If you’re proactive and commercially minded, we’d love to hear from you.

In Return Fletchers Offers

35 hours working week

Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)

35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, with option to purchase up to 3 extra days per year, and long service awards after 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment

Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option

Life Assurance Policy

Medicash policy to cover dental, optical, and other medical expenses

Company sick pay

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes

Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance

Varied calendar of funded company social events

Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees

Main Responsibilities

Production of Monthly Group Management Accounts and MI Packs

Prepare and consolidate financial statements for the group, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flows

Work with FPandA to prepare management information (MI) packs with key financial metrics, variance analysis and commentary for banking partners

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

Conduct regular reconciliations of balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and integrity

Investigate and resolve discrepancies identified during reconciliation

Cash Flow Forecasting

Develop and maintain cash flow forecasting models to project group cash flow

Monitor cash flow against forecasts and provide recommendations for improving cash management

Payroll and Bonus

Approve monthly payroll, review payroll calculations for accuracy and regulatory compliance

Prepare and maintain monthly bonus accruals

VAT, CT, P11d, and PSA Reporting

Prepare and submit VAT returns, corporation tax (CT) returns, P11d forms and other tax filings

Ensure compliance with tax laws and keep abreast of changes

Annual Group Statutory Accounts

Prepare and coordinate production of annual group statutory accounts in line with accounting standards

Coordinate and liaise with external auditors during the audit process

Prepare financial schedules and documentation to facilitate the audit

Companies House FilingPrepare and file necessary documents with Companies House, ensuring timely statutory filings

Data, Analysis, and InsightRespond to ad-hoc data and analysis requests from management, providing accurate insights to support decision-making

Management ResponsibilitiesLead and manage a small team of finance professionals; provide guidance, mentorship, and professional development

Essential Skills And Experience

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)

Proven experience in financial accounting and reporting

Strong knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Desirable Skills and Experience

Experience in the Legal sector

Use of a case management system

Commercially led

We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.

About Fletchers GroupFletchers is a fast-growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with rankings in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. Following strategic acquisitions, we’ve evolved into the Fletchers Group, with plans for continued growth and innovation. We work across England with offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bolton, Southport, Newcastle, Reading, Birmingham, Northampton and Cambridge. We offer hybrid and flexible working practices. Our workplace culture is inclusive, informal, and supportive, with wellbeing and happiness at the core. We invest in development, with many colleagues pursuing qualifications. We are an inclusive employer and proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme and other diversity standards.

Join us and be part of a law firm that’s growing and redefining what it means to work in legal services. We are committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all ..... full job details .....