Assistant Financial Controller

About Us

Job Summary

Reporting to the Nordics, Mediterranean, and Distribution Commercial Controller, the successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with reporting deadlines, and providing support for audit processes. This role includes supervising one team member responsible for purchase and sales ledgers, as well as bank transactions. The successful candidate will also be responsible for preparing month-end financial statements and contributing to the development of annual budgets.


Responsibilities

Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy in all financial records.
Strong balance sheet controls including inventory review and control
Review and reconcile sales, orders, and backlog to ensure financial integrity.
Process credit cards, fixed assets, accruals, and prepayments efficiently.
Conduct margin reviews to ensure profitability analysis.
Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy.
Prepare weekly sales and order book reports for management review.
Compile year-end audit documentation to support external audit requirements.
Understand local SG&A (Selling, General & Administrative expenses) and contribute to annual budget preparation.

Basic Qualifications

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
Audit background desirable, providing a strong foundation for compliance and accuracy.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and financial modelling.
Knowledge of SAGE 50 accounting software is desirable

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

Fully site based

Key Competencies

Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey financial and non-financial information to stakeholders.
Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail to ensure high standards of financial accuracy.
Proven ability to manage workloads independently and meet tight deadlines.
A confident and adaptable team player, capable of working collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

What we Offer

Holiday Purchase Scheme – additional 5 days annual leave
5% Employee and 7% Employer Pension Contribution
Westfield Health Cashback Plan
Death in Service Benefit of 4x salary
Cycle Scheme (After probation period)
Electric Car Scheme (After 1 year of employment)
Employee Ownership Program - 10% of salary in equity shares, after 1 year of employment
Costco Gold Company member, with access for employees to join
Employee Assistance Program
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Policies
LinkedIn Learning – full free access
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