Interim Financial Controller
Posted 1 week ago by Mitchell Adam Ltd
£55,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Interim Financial Controller involves overseeing the finance function at a prominent commercial vehicle dealership in the UK. The position requires direct reporting to the Finance Director and entails managing day-to-day financial operations, including management accounts and audit preparations. The ideal candidate will possess relevant accounting qualifications and experience, particularly in the motor trade or multi-site retail environments. This opportunity offers significant responsibility and visibility within a supportive leadership team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day financial management of the business.
- Take full responsibility for monthly management accounts, journals, and P&L reporting.
- Supervise VAT returns and annual audit preparation.
- Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors.
- Collaborate with Accounts, Payroll, and HR teams to support multiple branches.
Key Skills:
- Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Relevant experience in a similar role such as Financial Controller or Senior Management Accountant.
- Strong knowledge of the motor trade, commercial vehicles, or multi-site retail environments.
- Excellent communication and mentoring skills.
- Organised and commercially aware.
Salary (Rate): £55,000.00 yearly
City: Huddersfield
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Mitchell Adam are partnering directly with one of the UK’s most respected commercial vehicle dealerships. Who are seeking an experienced and hands-on Interim Financial Controller to oversee their finance function at their busy head office. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day financial management of the business, working closely with the Accounts, Payroll, and HR team to support multiple branches. The key responsibilities of this role will include but are not limited to; taking full responsibility for the monthly management accounts, journals, and P&L reporting. Supervising the VAT returns and annual audit preparation, including liaising with external auditors, tax advisors, and the wider leadership team. Ideally, you will: Be a qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) with relevant experience in a similar role such as a Financial Controller or Senior Management Accountant. Ideally have a strong knowledge of the motor trade, commercial vehicles, or multi-site retail environments. Be organised, commercially aware, and confident working with senior stakeholders as well as non financial stakeholders Have excellent communication and mentoring skills enabling you to “hit the ground running” In return, you will: Have the opportunity to showcase you financial knowledge and skillset as the number 2 in a long-established, privately-owned business with a strong reputation in the industry. Work alongside a supportive leadership and collaborative team culture whilst being given autonomy to work within the role how you see fit. Assume a key role within the senior management team of a progressive and driven environment, with responsibility that will allow you to add value – gaining recognition and visibility in a large business; Have the opportunity to showcase your commercial business acumen by working alongside senior non-financial stakeholders within a largely successful, fast paced business. This role is immediately available to start, please apply now to avoid disappointment