Assistant Corporate Controller

RGIT Australia; Castleford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Birthday leave

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Sigma Group is seeking a part-qualified accountant to join their Corporate Finance team hybrid in the UK. You will lead the preparation of consolidated monthly management accounts, support intercompany reporting, and help maintain balance sheet reconciliations across multiple entities.

You will work with stakeholders, analyse variances, and contribute to the group’s financial planning and controls while pursuing professional qualifications.

Qualifications

• Preparation of management accounts experience.
• Consolidated accounts experience desirable.
• Understanding of month-end reporting requirements.
• Experience in multi-company environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing the Group's consolidated monthly management accounts.
• Own the month-end reporting for central overheads and budgets.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations for central functions.
• Manage intercompany reconciliation process and balances.
• Support quarterly Group cash flow forecasts.

Skills

Business partnering

Analytical skills

Excel / financial systems

Organization / time management

Self-motivated

Problem-solving

Team player

Education

Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Description

Sigma are experts at transforming commercial space. With over 20 years’ experience operating in the fast-paced and dynamic retail sector, Sigma provide a true end-to‑end service; from store construction and consolidation to fixture procurement, projects, and mechanical & electrical installation.

Ranked in the top 10% of the 2019 Sunday Times International FastTrack 200 awards, we’ve been acknowledged as being one of Britain’s fastest growing private companies.

It’s our people that make us who we are, and we are proud to have some of the most experienced, knowledgeable, passionate, and dedicated individuals within our industry, at every level in our business. Sigma is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. our business.

Outline of role

This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified finance professional looking to develop their career within a dynamic and growing business.

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, you will play a key role in the preparation of the Group's consolidated management accounts across seven companies, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. You will also support financial compliance activities across the corporate structure, including banking, taxation, forecasting and intercompany reporting.

This role offers significant exposure to Group finance activities and the opportunity to work closely with stakeholders across the business.

Main responsibilities

• Support the Corporate Controller in the preparation of the Group's consolidated monthly management accounts.
• Take ownership of the month-end reporting requirements for Group Central Overheads, including reviewing operating costs and partnering with budget holders to monitor performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare and maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations for central functions.
• Own the monthly intercompany reconciliation process, ensuring balances are agreed between counterparties and cleared promptly.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly Group cash flow forecasts.
• Ensure central management accounts, budgets and forecasts comply with relevant accounting standards and company policies.
• Analyse and explain key variances, trends and financial performance indicators.
• Review the Group VAT return, completing reconciliations and supporting analysis as required.
• Support the Corporate Controller with ad hoc financial analysis, reporting and project work.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes and controls.

Knowledge and experience required

• Previous experience in the preparation of management accounts.
• Experience of consolidated accounts would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Understanding of month-end accounting processes and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience working within a multi-company or Group environment would be beneficial.
• Familiarity with balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany accounting processes.

Skills required

• Strong business partnering approach with the ability to build effective working relationships across departments.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Team player with a collaborative and flexible attitude.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent).
• A commitment to continued professional development and progression towards full qualification.
• A day’s ‘birthday leave’ to be taken within your birthday month
• Opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday*
• Opportunity for hybrid working*
• Ability to participate in the Octopus EV salary sacrifice scheme*
• Ability to participate in the Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthshield cash plan with discounts on high street stores
• Free external financial advice – offering support for mortgages, pensions and insurances
• Enhanced family friendly pay*
• Free tea, coffee and fruit on all sites

*Subject to eligibility

Opportunity to be involved with

• Group Colleague Board
• Quarterly Corporate Events/Charity Involvement

Sigma is committed to providing colleagues with opportunities to progress their career, supported by a range of training and development activities and interventions’

Company Overview

Established more than two decades ago, Sigma Group has delivered thousands of new and refurbished spaces for major brands, both domestic and international. Today, we support full, multi-site transformations with in-house capability, thanks to our expert-led teams servicing the UK and beyond.