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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Group Financial Controller - Marine Data Systems - **Company:** Isle of Wight Jobs Limited - **Location:** Newport, United Kingdom (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Data Systems, Sage Mas 90, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint - **Published:** November 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://isleofwightjobs.com/job/administration/group_financial_controller/ ## About the Role * Proven ability to manage a finance function independently, including management accounts, reconciliations, budgeting, cash-flow forecasting, VAT and year-end preparation. * Full working proficiency in both Sage 50 and Sage 200. * Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, and confidence with associated applications. Effective Excel skills for financial analysis and reporting are essential. * Accuracy, discretion and sound judgement, with the ability to organise competing priorities and meet deadlines. * The ability to explain financial information clearly and work constructively with directors, colleagues and external advisers. Desirable experience * A recognised accounting qualification or equivalent relevant practical experience. * Experience in international trade, especially the financial aspects of importing and exporting, is particularly desirable. Manufacturing and multi-company accounting experience would also be valuable; familiarity with intercompany rental invoicing would be an advantage. * Experience of preparing supporting information for R&D tax relief claims. * Practical HR experience and knowledge of employment procedures, particularly for applicants interested in the broader remit. ## Description We are seeking an experienced, hands-on finance professional to manage the finance function across our group. Accurate accounting, sound cash management and clear reporting to the directors are our priorities. The role can also include HR management and administration, with the scope agreed according to your experience and available hours. The group comprises Katon-Ingram (IW) Holdings, Marine Data Systems Ltd, Comar Systems Ltd and Katon Ingram Ltd. Its activities span marine navigation and AIS equipment manufacture, together with property ownership and rental income. We welcome applicants seeking full-time or reduced hours. The standard full-time working pattern is Monday to Thursday, 07:00 to 16:45. Alternative hours and the extent of HR duties can be discussed, provided the group's financial requirements are fully covered., * Manage day-to-day accounting, ledgers and financial processes across all four companies, maintaining accurate records and effective financial controls. * Prepare timely management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and financial reports for each company, together with group summaries and commentary for the directors. * Prepare budgets, forecasts, cash-flow projections and financial analysis to support planning, performance review and commercial decisions. * Liaise directly with Sales and Purchasing to ensure product costs, selling prices and customer discounts are accurately calculated and reviewed to maintain appropriate profit margins. * Manage banking, cash resources and working capital, with appropriate payment authorisation and controls. * Maintain and reconcile intercompany balances, shared cost allocations, property rental income and related accounts. * Manage the purchase ledger, reconcile supplier statements and arrange authorised payments within agreed terms, liaising with Operations and Purchasing to resolve invoice queries. * Monitor customer accounts, manage credit control and provide aged-debtor and debtor-day reports. * Maintain VAT records, prepare VAT returns and liaise with external accountants and advisers on tax and reporting requirements. * Collate and check monthly payroll information, including attendance, overtime and pay changes, and submit it to the external payroll bureau. Review the bureau's payroll output and arrange staff payments based on the approved figures. * Prepare year-end accounts and supporting schedules, and provide information to the group's accountants and auditors. * Coordinate R&D tax relief claim information, preparing project cost schedules and supporting evidence with engineering colleagues for the accountants, auditors and tax advisers. * Improve financial processes and reporting, and provide analysis for business opportunities and other relevant financial matters. HR responsibilities according to the agreed role Where included within the agreed remit, manage HR administration and coordinate employment policies and procedures, working with the directors, managers and external advisers as appropriate. Duties may include: * Maintaining confidential personnel records, employment contracts and job descriptions, and acting as the first point of contact for HR queries. * Administering attendance, leave and absence records through an online HR platform, and approving holiday requests in consultation with managers to ensure adequate staff cover and continuity of essential business functions. * Coordinating recruitment, agency liaison, interviews, correspondence and onboarding, and supporting managers with employee matters.