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Financial Controller

Location: Norwich
Salary: £60,000- £65,000
Added: 14/05/2026

We have a network of preferred recruiting partners and are not accepting applications from agencies for this vacancy

POSITION SUMMARY AND CANDIDATE PROFILE

We are looking for a Financial Controller to join our finance team, helping to shape the strategic direction and operational efficiency of the company. The role will manage the existing finance team of 5, who together manage the accounting process for circa 20 companies. The candidate will also support the CFO through meticulous analysis and forecasting, analysing data, trends, and metrics to inform decision-making, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to meet business goals.

Working in the TaxAssist Group

This is an excellent opportunity for a capable individual who enjoys working as part of a team to deliver excellent client service. The ideal candidate will be looking to develop their skills in a rapidly growing and dynamic business.

Experience the rewarding and varied nature of working with a range of business units and individuals in a friendly supportive atmosphere.

Work for an employer who invests in career development with opportunities for growth and development.

Our Values

  • Client Focused: We care about making a difference in our clients’ lives.
  • Collaborative: We develop meaningful relationships with a culture of shared success.
  • Progressive: We continuously evolve to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.
  • Integrity: We uphold transparent, honest, and ethical practices, taking care in everything we do.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage the established finance team of 5
  • Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts for circa 20 companies
  • Liaise with the auditors for the preparation on annual accounts, tax computations and the annual audit.
  • Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic planning, investment decisions, resource allocation, and overall business growth. 
  • Managing annual budgets and long-term financial forecasts to allocate resources and plan for future operations. 
  • Clearly explain complex financial information and strategies to various stakeholders, supporting informed decisions.
  • Collaborate with department heads and senior managers to gather data, understand business drivers, and provide financial context for initiatives. 
  • Compare actual financial results against forecasts and budgets to understand performance deviations and to identify and suggest improvements.
  • Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, systems and reporting frameworks to enhance efficiency and accuracy across the Group.

GENERAL MINIMUM JOB STANDARDS & RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Quality of work: accuracy, thoroughness, completeness, can be relied upon to ensure tasks are completed to a high standard and in good time.

  2. Communication: strong skills both verbal and written. Skilled and compassionate listener and reader able to understand and examine inbound enquiries and effectively respond and direct. Able to build trust and rapport by applying tone, style and appropriate language to communications.

  3. Teamwork: Is a positive and experienced manager. Treats colleagues with dignity and respect. Communicates issues or problems within the team and with Management as necessary.

  4. Administration: Sets own goals and checks processing is accurate and timely. Raises issues promptly, follows up on outstanding tasks and ensures complete and accurate records.

PERSON SPECIFICATION & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS Essential experience and skills required:

• Accounting qualification – ICAEW (ACA)/ACCA/CIMA
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in management accounting, financial analysis, or corporate finance.  • Strong ability to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and apply critical thinking to solve problems.  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and expertise in financial modelling and analysis. Experience of Power BI would be beneficial • Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.  • A detail-oriented mindset with a strong ability to identify issues and propose effective solutions.  • Understanding of financial principles, market conditions, and how financial decisions impact business performance.

BENEFIT DETAILS

TaxAssist are a Great Place to Work certified employer (2025).

The following benefits form part of our reward and benefits package. Eligibility for each are subject to T&Cs and scheme eligibility and some become available after a probation period has been completed:-

Respect for your wellbeing and work-life balance. Overtime and weekend working are not part of our habit. We work a 35 hour week full time and offer part time and non-standard hours where feasible and appropriate.

We prefer to work together at our well equipped and appointed and ergonomically designed Norwich offices. Staff are well supported to work safely, comfortably and efficiently from these beautiful out of centre offices and also to work from home. We are trialling a 2/5 hybrid working pattern depending on roles where appropriate

  1. Annual Leave: up to 28 days paid annual leave – plus Bank Holidays.
  2. Company sick pay – up to 30 days paid in any 12 months.
  3. Life Assurance – 2x annual salary cover
  4. Employee Assistance Programme: Free 24/7 access for all staff and qualifying family members.
  5. Company share scheme
  6. Auto-enrolled workplace pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions and a pension Salary sacrifice scheme
  7. Free car parking
  8. Subsidised gym membership - Bannatynes
  9. An annual eye test paid plus contributions towards glasses (within policy)
  10. Study support
  11. Discretionary bonuses for performance, referrals and recruitment.