Group Finance Controller (12 / 14 month FTC)

Overview

Lead group financial control, reporting, tax, and integration for multi-entity firm.

Key Responsibilities

• acquisition integration
• process improvement
• financial close
• balance sheet
• tax reporting
• statutory accounts

Tasks

-Support the finance integration of acquisitions, including accounting treatment, reporting structure, and control processes. -Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, controls, and systems to support growth and complexity. -Work closely with the FP&A and Treasury functions to ensure alignment between operational performance, planning, and statutory reporting. -Ensure financial reporting is compliant with relevant accounting standards (UK GAAP) and manage updates to accounting policies where appropriate. -Provide technical accounting support to the wider finance team and operational business units. -Lead the Group’s month-end and year-end financial close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. -Oversee all balance sheet controls, including reconciliations, provisions, and intercompany balances. -Lead, coach and develop a small team of accountants and finance staff to deliver high standards of accuracy and ownership. -Oversight of tax reporting processes and compliance, working with external providers -Contribute to key finance projects, including system upgrades, process reengineering, and policy development. -Manage the production of statutory accounts across all legal entities, liaising with external auditors and advisors.

Requirements

• aca-qualified
• uk accounting
• financial systems
• tax experience
• 5+ years
• analytical

What You Bring

-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. -Deep understanding of UK accounting standards, statutory compliance, and external audit processes. -Familiarity with financial systems, consolidation tools, and process automation is an advantage. -Tax experience desirable -ACA-qualified (or equivalent), ideally trained in a Big 4 or Top 10 environment. -Confident in managing deadlines, priorities, and team performance in a fast-paced environment. -Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail. -5+ years post-qualified experience, with a strong technical foundation and a clear track record in financial control or group reporting. -Experience in a multi-entity or group structure, ideally within a PE-backed or acquisitive organisation. -Hands-on and pragmatic approach with the ability to operate at both detail and strategic levels.

People Also Searched For

Benefits

-Vivup discount access (gym memberships / most major retailers / electrical items / day & meals out / vouchers and much more) -Competitive earnings reflective of the role and scale -Car allowance or Company car -25 days holiday + statutory bank holidays -Enrolment on company incentive scheme

About Premier Technical Services Group Ltd (Ptsg)

-Founded with a vision to deliver high-quality technical services to diverse sectors. -Specializes in providing essential maintenance and safety services across multiple industries. -Known for expertise in areas like industrial services, energy, and water resources. -Works on complex and large-scale projects, ranging from building safety to industrial systems maintenance. -Provides services in sectors like commercial buildings, infrastructure, and water resources, ensuring safety and compliance. -Has completed standout projects with high-profile infrastructure and energy companies to improve operational safety standards. -Growth is fueled by commitment to innovation, quality, and client satisfaction across diverse technical services.

Sector Specialisms