Assistant Finance Controller

We're looking for an experienced and ambitious Assistant Financial Controller to join our Finance team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified finance professional who enjoys combining technical excellence with practical problem-solving. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity and compliance of the Group's financial reporting, while supporting the wider Finance function and helping drive continuous improvement.

You'll act as a trusted deputy to the Financial Controller, getting involved in everything from statutory reporting and audit management to financial controls, payroll oversight and regulatory compliance.

The role

What you'll be doing:

• Support the delivery of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reporting.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any variances or discrepancies.
• Assist with statutory accounts preparation and manage relationships with external auditors.
• Support tax and regulatory reporting, including VAT and other statutory submissions.
• Help maintain strong financial controls and identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
• Oversee key financial accounting activities including journals, accruals and month-end reporting.
• Partner with People & Culture and our payroll provider to ensure payroll is accurate, compliant and appropriately controlled.
• Support treasury activities, cash management and banking processes.
• Assist with FCA compliance, risk management and governance requirements.
• Contribute to Board and Audit & Risk Committee reporting.
• Deputise for the Financial Controller when required and provide guidance to colleagues across the Finance team.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in people who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience within a Financial Accounting, Financial Control or Assistant Financial Controller role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial controls.
• Experience supporting audits and statutory reporting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence working with colleagues across different teams and levels of the organisation.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to identify issues and drive solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Qualifications

We're open to applications from:

• Qualified accountants (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), or
• Individuals working towards a professional accounting qualification who can demonstrate relevant experience.