Finance Controller

Company Overview:

Castell Group is a leading social housebuilding and construction company specialising in new build development for social, affordable, and disabled-adapted housing. We are committed to providing quality housing solutions and making a positive impact in the community.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly capable Financial Accountant or Financial Controller to join our finance team during an exciting phase of growth and transformation. The role will be critical in supporting the monthly reporting cycle, maintaining accurate financial controls, improving reconciliations, and enabling the business to scale with confidence.

You will work closely with the Finance Manager – Designate and support the junior team, while taking ownership of key accounting and control functions across Castell Group and its subsidiaries.

Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting & Management Accounts

• Prepare and support monthly management accounts for multiple entities and a consolidated group pack.
• Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments, intercompany recharges
• Assist with group consolidation reporting.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain control accounts
• Produce monthly cost centre reporting with analysis for the Finance Manager – Designate.

Payroll & Control Accounts

• Take ownership of wage and HMRC control accounts
• Oversee payroll reconciliation and collaborate with payroll assistant
• Reconcile PAYE, pensions, and payroll journals accurately

Statutory Accounts & Audit

• Prepare statutory financial packs for all entities
• Liaise with external accountants for statutory submissions
• Support annual audit preparation and compliance processes

Reconciliations & Ledger Oversight

• Oversee bank reconciliations, supplier reconciliations, and intercompany balances
• Support purchase ledger clean-up and process improvement
• Assist in implementing stronger financial controls and SOPs

Team Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Support junior team members
• Assist in finance system and process development
• Identify and implement improvements in reporting accuracy, speed, and automation

Qualifications & Experience

• Part-qualified or fully qualified (ACCA / ACA / CIMA) – or QBE with strong track record
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a finance team role with management accounts exposure
• Experience working in construction, housebuilding, or project-based environments preferred
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems, Excel, and financial controls

Key Competencies

• Technically strong and detail-oriented
• Strong work-ethic
• Highly organised with ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Calm under pressure and proactive in problem-solving
• Positive, collaborative, and supportive of junior team members
• Eager to improve systems and scale financial operations