Senior bookkeeper / Financial controller

We are a growing, project-driven business seeking a highly capable finance professional to take ownership of our complete finance function. This is a senior hands-on role — not an administrative bookkeeping position.

You will work closely with the Managing Director and project teams, playing a critical part in managing cash flow, customer billing, and monthly reporting. We expect a high standard of accuracy, authority, and professionalism — both behind the scenes and in customer-facing interactions.

Summary

We are seeking a Senior Financial Controller to join our team at Save the Sash Ltd. This pivotal role will be based in Great Britain and will involve overseeing financial operations, ensuring accuracy in reporting, and contributing to strategic financial planning. Your expertise will play a key role in driving our financial success and supporting our mission.

Key Responsibilities

Complete day-to-day bookkeeping, including bank reconciliations and ledger accuracy

Input and categorisation of purchase invoices and cost allocations to projects

Creation of sales invoices for staged and full project billing

Ownership of customer accounts, including chasing payments, updating files, and ensuring timely funding

Sign off of projects for readiness to fit, based on payment status and customer comms

Direct communication with customers regarding finance matters, including payment requests and timelines

Full responsibility for management accounts, including accurate P&L preparation

Creation and control of accruals and prepayments — not just administration of templates

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What We’re Looking For

This is a self-managed, senior-level role requiring clear authority, experience, and initiative.

You will need to:

Take full ownership of the finance function — not wait for direction

Communicate confidently and professionally with customers and colleagues

Present accurate figures to the MD and be able to explain them clearly

Apply accounting knowledge practically — especially for projects, journals, and monthly reporting

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Essential Skills and Experience

5+ years of experience in bookkeeping and finance management

Proven experience producing accurate management accounts independently

Strong knowledge of accruals, prepayments, and project accounting

Experience in customer communication and debt control

Confident verbal communicator with the ability to explain financial matters simply

High attention to detail and ownership of financial reporting

Proficient in Sage Accounting (or similar) and excellent skills in Microsoft Excel

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Desirable Experience

Background in construction, manufacturing, or project-based businesses

Familiarity with CIS, staged payments, or customer project tracking

Exposure to working with directors or business owners directly

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Important: This is Not a Junior Role

This role is not suitable for someone looking to “learn on the job” or perform administration-level bookkeeping. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Natural authority, managing colleagues from day 1

Authority in advising the MD on financial matters, leading on solution and only seeking Directorship authorization.

Strong initiative and problem-solving

Confidence in managing customers over the phone

AS A 12 YEAR OLD BUSINESS THIS IS A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A COMPANY NOW READY TO BREAK 1Million TURNOVER AND GROW, ALLOWING ALL SENIOR SIGNINGS TO CREATE A SPECIAL TEAM AND A SPECIAL COMPANY.

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How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a short covering note explaining:

Your relevant experience in management accounts

An example of when you’ve taken financial ownership in a business

Why you believe you’re the right fit for this role

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £44,000.00-£52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

Is your journey to work at SL63QR within 45 mins

Do you understand the need to arrive with Senior Experience and authority to manage finance and provide Control to our existing team and our clients from Day 1

Do you understand that this is our sole Finance role at this point of our 12 year Company development. Today the size and development of our Company demands both administrative accounting tasks such as purchase ledge, and it demands the Authority and more senior management accounts experience to Control the Companies finances.

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/07/2025

Reference ID: 2025 Financial controller

Expected start date: 10/08/2025