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Role PurposeThe UK Controller is a senior finance leader accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the UK's internal and external financial reporting and compliance across all JLL business lines in the country.The role owns the UK statutory and US GAAP reporting control environment, leads a Controllership team based in London, and acts as a primary finance point of contact for UK business leadership, shared services, and global / regional Controllership.
This is one of the most significant Controller roles in the EMEA region given the scale and complexity of the UK market.Key ResponsibilitiesMonth-End Close & General Ledger IntegrityOwn the UK close calendar and delivery, coordinating with the Shared Services Centre to ensure accuracy and timeliness across all UK entitiesReview and approve judgmental and complex journal entries, topside adjustments, accruals, and payroll and bonus entriesPerform review controls over the balance sheet and P&L (month-over-month actuals) with variance commentaryAct as control owner for payroll and bonus reportingBalance Sheet Quality & ReconciliationsPrepare and approve high-risk reconciliations; monitor reconciliation dashboards and drive resolution of aged items in line with global reconciliation policyMonitor balance sheet risks and opportunities, escalating proactively to UK and regional leadershipResolve intercompany disputes and approve fixed asset transactions, including additions, retirements, disposals, and transfersStatutory Reporting & External AuditOwn review and sign-off of UK statutory financial statements (FRS 102) across the UK entity portfolio (currently fewer than 40 entities), prepared in coordination with the Statutory Audit Centre of ExcellenceServe as primary contact for the external auditor, including PBC lists, planning meetings, cadence calls, and resolution of audit findingsOwn preparation and filing of Companies House annual accounts and confirmation statementsSupervise FCA regulatory returns for UK regulated entitiesOwn review and sign-off of all other statutory filings and reporting, examples being
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At JLL, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our London office provides a vibrant environment where surveyors can thrive, with flexible and hybrid working options that support a healthy work-life balance. We are committed to employee growth, providing opportunities for professional development in the affordable housing sector, while making a meaningful impact in the community through our work in social housing.
