Financial Controller

Financial Controller (4 Days a Week)

Location: Tunbridge Wells. Working 4 days a week (Fridays off). Friendly office environment.

Overview

An exceptional opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to join a well established, privately owned property focused business based near Tunbridge Wells. This rare 4 day a week position offers a strong work life balance while maintaining a highly influential role within the organisation. The role sits at the heart of the business, working closely with senior leadership to manage and oversee all financial operations. From cash flow forecasting to full accounts preparation, this is a hands on role where attention to detail and commercial awareness are key. The successful candidate will take ownership of the finance function, ensuring accuracy, compliance and strategic insight across multiple entities.

Responsibilities

• Manage end to end finance operations including cash flow forecasting, budgeting and reporting.
• Prepare full accounts in house and maintain accurate statutory records across multiple entities.
• Oversee financial planning, analysis and decision support for senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations and internal controls.
• Lead and support a small finance team, providing guidance and development.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA or CIMA (essential).
• Previous experience as a financial controller or similar role.
• Proven ability to prepare full accounts in house.
• Solid understanding of cash flow management and financial reporting.
• Experience within a property or asset based business is highly desirable.
• Confidence working closely with Directors and contributing to decision making.
• A hands on, organised and proactive approach.
• Ability to manage and support a small finance team.

Benefits

• Salary £55,000-£60,000 pro rata.
• 4 day working week (Fridays off).
• 25 days holiday pro rata plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• On site parking.
• Friendly, supportive team culture with regular social events.
• Dog friendly office environment.

About the company

This is a long standing, financially stable business with a strong presence in the property sector. The team is small, friendly and collaborative, with a genuine emphasis on work life balance and employee wellbeing. The role has become available due to retirement, offering a smooth handover and the opportunity to step into a well structured position with clear processes already in place.

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