The Assistant Financial Controller will play a key role in the day-to-day management of the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and continuous process improvement. Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will support month-end reporting, statutory compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and the development of financial systems that enable business growth.
Client Details
Are you ready for the next step in your finance career? I'm delighted to be exclusively partnered with an exciting, growing retail organisation in Manchester. As the business continues to grow, my client is looking for an ambitious Assistant Financial Controller to strengthen the finance team and help deliver accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting. You will be reporting into a Financial Controller and have a direct line to the CFO.
Description
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts - working to deadlines.
- Produce balance sheet reconciliations and ensure all control accounts are accurate and fully reconciled.
- Real focus on stock accounting, postage, tax, and intercompany accounts.
- Support the preparation of annual statutory accounts and year-end audit.
- Maintain and improve financial controls, policies, and procedures.
- Monitor working capital, including cash flow, inventory, debtors, and creditors.
- Review journal entries and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
- Support VAT returns and other statutory reporting requirements.
- Assist with corporation tax and other compliance obligations alongside external advisers.
- Support the annual budgeting process.
- Work with department managers to understand financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Provide financial analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.
Profile
About You
- Full accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
- Minimum 3-5 years' experience within finance or accounting.
- A dynamic thinker who wants to really add-value to a growing organisation.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and great exposure to AI tools.
People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.
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Assistant Financial Controller employer: ACCA Careers
Join a dynamic and supportive team at ACCA Careers in Taunton, where your expertise as a Senior Accountant will be valued and nurtured. With a clear progression path, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior staff and engage in meaningful advisory roles for a diverse range of clients, all within a collaborative work culture that prioritises professional growth and development. Enjoy the unique advantage of working in a picturesque location while contributing to the success of sole traders, partnerships, and SMEs.
