Assistant Controller

Charterhouse Recruitment; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Controller in Leicester. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professionals involved in financial control and reporting. Responsibilities include managing financial month-end processes, preparing management accounts, and developing reporting tools like Power BI. Ideal candidates should be experienced in similar roles, possess strong analytical skills, and excel in Microsoft Excel. This position also offers hybrid working hours and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to 42000 DOE

Hybrid working - 3 days office and 2 home

Opportunities for professional development

Inclusive work environment

Access to cutting-edge tools

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar accounting or financial control role.
• Strong knowledge of month ended reporting processes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial month end processes including accruals, prepayments, and journal entries.
• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts.
• Provide analytical insights and variance analysis.
• Maintain and reconcile key balance sheets.
• Develop and enhance reporting tools.

Skills

Accounting Software

Financial Report Writing

GAAP

General Ledger Accounting

Advanced Excel skills

Data analysis

Power BI

Education

Business or accounting qualifications (AAT / CIMA / ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

M3 ERP

SQL

Power BI

QlikView

Microsoft Dynamics Navision

Job description

Job Description

Assistant Controller - based Leicester

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled professional to join a team in a dynamic and impactful role to provide financial control and reporting for a specific business area. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects collaborate with talented colleagues and grow within a supportive and innovative environment. If you are currently in a similar role or are a management accountant looking to focus more on data analytics this might be the role for you . Our client is a global organisation looking to add to their team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to 42000 DOE and comprehensive benefits package.
• Monday to Friday hours.
• Hybrid working - 3 days office and 2 home
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Access to cutting-edge tools and resources to excel in your role.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage financial month end processes including accruals prepayments and journal entries.
• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts.
• Provide analytical insight and variance analysis to explain performance against budget forecast and prior periods
• Maintain and reconcile key balance sheets.
• Develop and enhance reporting tools including M3 ERP SQL Power BI QlikView

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role accounting financial control or management reporting
• Strong knowledge of month end and reporting processes
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in relevant tools and technologies.
• A commitment to professional growth and development.

Desirable

• Experience with Power BI
• Business or accounting qualifications (AAT / CIMA / ACCA or equivalent

If you are a motivated professional looking to make a meaningful impact we encourage you to apply.

Key Skills

Accounting Software,Financial Report Writing,GAAP,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Sage,Microsoft Dynamics Navision,Account Reconciliation,SOX,Microsoft Dynamics GP,ERP Systems,NetSuite

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1