Scope of the post

You will need to be ACA or ACCA Qualified with strong technical accounting knowledge and a track record of successfully implementing change. You will be confident in leading a team and be able to work independently. The Assistant Financial Controller will need to be hands-on and have the confidence to challenge current processes and implement improvements. Attention to detail is essential within this role.

Key Accountabilities

• Ownership of day-to-day management of the operational finance team including managing month end/ year end processes

• Assist in the development and documentation business processes and accounting policies to strengthen and maintain internal controls

• Evaluate and manage the internal control environment - highlighting any concerns to senior management

• Oversee the production of monthly management accounts including key business KPIs and reporting

• Preparation of the monthly board packs for the Directors and full balance sheet reconciliations

• Manage all audit deliverables through to sign-off

• Oversee and improve customer invoicing processes

• Assist with annual budget

• Monitor CAPEX against budget

• Oversee VAT return process;

• Ensure that financial systems are fit for purpose

• Integrate acquisitions

• Keep up to date with accounting standards to ensure compliance

• Provide leadership, coaching and motivation to the finance team, including regular appraisals, objective settings etc

• Deputise for the Group Financial Director when required

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Detailed requirements for technical knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are outlined in the person specification. The jobholder will have a track record of proven experience in the above key accountabilities, specifically within a high volume and fast paced environment.

Person Specification:

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of dealing with large volumes of data

• Experience managing audits and producing statutory financial statements

• Strong team development / leader / motivator

• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing abilities

• Advanced Excel skills and accounts system administration

• Excellent organisation and planning skills with the ability to work to strict deadlines whilst maintaining quality and accuracy

• Must have a hands-on approach

• Provide evidence of managing risk and implementation of process improvements

• System implementation experience would be highly advantageous