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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Finance Controller

Salary

GBP 62,167.19 - 65,872.12 per year

Apply on London Borough of Sutton

Description

We are seeking a Finance Controller to join our team. As Finance Controller, you will act as the senior technical finance specialist responsible for the day-to-day delivery, accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement of the financial operations.

Working under delegated authority from the Director of Finance and alongside two Finance Officers, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of the financial controls’ framework, ensuring agreed controls operate effectively and exceptions are appropriately escalated.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Producing monthly management accounts
  • Performing complex reconciliations, particularly payroll-to-GL
  • Driving finance system and process improvement
  • Detailed spreadsheet analysis
  • Review of transaction logic
  • Investigation of payroll variances
  • Quality assurance of Finance Officer outputs
  • Resolution of discrepancies
  • Development of improved reporting and control processes using Excel, Xero functionality, automation and emerging tools

The role has no formal line-management responsibility but provides technical leadership and day-to-day professional guidance to the Finance Officers.

This role is suited to someone committed to financial accuracy, effective controls, practical process improvement, and working collaboratively in a small, hands-on team.

The salary for this role is GBP 62,167.19 - 65,872.12 per year.

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Apply on London Borough of Sutton