Group Financial Controller
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £50,000 to £60,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | Inverness, Highland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Castle View Personnel |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Title: Accountant/Group Financial Controller
Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience/qualifications)
Details:
Role Overview:
The Accountant/Group Financial Controller will lead the financial management and reporting function, overseeing day-to-day accounting, statutory compliance, and strategic financial planning. The role includes managing a small team and delivering a transformation of accounting systems toward a more digital, efficient, and integrated operation.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
Oversee all financial operations, including bookkeeping, ledgers, management accounts, financial statements, and cashflow forecasting.
Produce accurate monthly/quarterly management accounts and annual budgets across multiple enterprises.
Provide full financial management, accounting, and reporting for the subsidiary consulting companies, ensuring compliance with statutory and internal requirements.
Lead annual audits and liaise with external accountants, auditors, banks, and legal advisers as necessary.
Develop financial models to support strategy, capital projects, diversification, and long-term planning.
Digital Transformation & Systems Development
Lead the review, selection, and implementation of modern digital accounting tools and cloud-based systems.
Streamline processes including invoicing, payroll, expense management, and enterprise-level record-keeping.
Train team members and staff in new digital workflows to ensure long-term capability and adoption.
Tax, Compliance & Estate Structures
Manage tax compliance across entities including trusts, partnerships, limited companies, and personal tax.
Prepare and submit VAT returns, including handling VAT considerations.
Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements, Companies House filings, and trust reporting obligations.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Manage, mentor, and support a small accounting/admin team to ensure strong performance, professional development, and efficient workflow.
Work closely with managers and external advisers to deliver integrated financial support.
Contribute to decision making by providing clear financial insights and recommendations.
Operational & Commercial Support
Monitor performance indicators for different enterprises and advise on efficiencies, risks, and opportunities.
Skills & Experience Required
Professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CA, CIMA, or equivalent) or substantial equivalent experience.
Strong experience in a similar level accounts role.
Demonstrated ability to modernise financial systems, with experience in digital/cloud accounting platforms.
Knowledge of trusts, limited companies, partnerships, VAT, and personal tax.
Proficiency in management accounting, forecasting, and handling multi-enterprise financial structures, including subsidiary entities.
Strong communication skills, including confidence working with owners, managers, contractors, and professional advisers.
Experience leading and developing a small team.
Personal Qualities
Proactive, solutions-focused, and capable of driving financial transformation.
Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational accounting.
Discreet, reliable, and able to handle confidential financial information.
Practical, adaptable, and comfortable working in a rural environment.
For more information including a full job description and remuneration package please respond by email or contact Castle View Personnel on 01463 230 200.
Castle View Personnel (Inverness) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
By applying for this job you accept our T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at www.castleviewpersonnel.com
Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience/qualifications)
Details:
Role Overview:
The Accountant/Group Financial Controller will lead the financial management and reporting function, overseeing day-to-day accounting, statutory compliance, and strategic financial planning. The role includes managing a small team and delivering a transformation of accounting systems toward a more digital, efficient, and integrated operation.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
Oversee all financial operations, including bookkeeping, ledgers, management accounts, financial statements, and cashflow forecasting.
Produce accurate monthly/quarterly management accounts and annual budgets across multiple enterprises.
Provide full financial management, accounting, and reporting for the subsidiary consulting companies, ensuring compliance with statutory and internal requirements.
Lead annual audits and liaise with external accountants, auditors, banks, and legal advisers as necessary.
Develop financial models to support strategy, capital projects, diversification, and long-term planning.
Digital Transformation & Systems Development
Lead the review, selection, and implementation of modern digital accounting tools and cloud-based systems.
Streamline processes including invoicing, payroll, expense management, and enterprise-level record-keeping.
Train team members and staff in new digital workflows to ensure long-term capability and adoption.
Tax, Compliance & Estate Structures
Manage tax compliance across entities including trusts, partnerships, limited companies, and personal tax.
Prepare and submit VAT returns, including handling VAT considerations.
Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements, Companies House filings, and trust reporting obligations.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Manage, mentor, and support a small accounting/admin team to ensure strong performance, professional development, and efficient workflow.
Work closely with managers and external advisers to deliver integrated financial support.
Contribute to decision making by providing clear financial insights and recommendations.
Operational & Commercial Support
Monitor performance indicators for different enterprises and advise on efficiencies, risks, and opportunities.
Skills & Experience Required
Professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CA, CIMA, or equivalent) or substantial equivalent experience.
Strong experience in a similar level accounts role.
Demonstrated ability to modernise financial systems, with experience in digital/cloud accounting platforms.
Knowledge of trusts, limited companies, partnerships, VAT, and personal tax.
Proficiency in management accounting, forecasting, and handling multi-enterprise financial structures, including subsidiary entities.
Strong communication skills, including confidence working with owners, managers, contractors, and professional advisers.
Experience leading and developing a small team.
Personal Qualities
Proactive, solutions-focused, and capable of driving financial transformation.
Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational accounting.
Discreet, reliable, and able to handle confidential financial information.
Practical, adaptable, and comfortable working in a rural environment.
For more information including a full job description and remuneration package please respond by email or contact Castle View Personnel on 01463 230 200.
Castle View Personnel (Inverness) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
By applying for this job you accept our T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at www.castleviewpersonnel.com