Assistant Corporate Controller

Sigma; Castleford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Birthday leave

Buy/sell up to 3 days holiday

Hybrid working

Salary sacrifice scheme (Octopus EV)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthshield cash plan

Free external financial advice

Enhanced family friendly pay

Free tea, coffee and fruit

Job summary

Sigma is seeking a part-qualified finance professional to join our corporate finance team in a dynamic, growing business. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, you will assist in preparing the Group's consolidated management accounts across seven companies and support banking, taxation, forecasting and intercompany reporting.

You will gain exposure to group finance activities and collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation while developing towards full qualification.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparation of management accounts.
• Consolidated accounts experience is advantageous.
• Understanding of month-end accounting processes and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience in a multi-company environment would be beneficial.
• Familiarity with balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of the Group's consolidated monthly management accounts.
• Own month-end reporting for central overheads and monitor against budgets.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations for central functions.
• Oversee monthly intercompany reconciliation process with timely clearance.
• Assist in quarterly Group cash flow forecasts.
• Ensure management accounts, budgets and forecasts comply with policies.
• Analyze variances and key financial performance indicators.
• Review VAT return reconciliations and analysis.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and project work.
• Contribute to process improvement and controls.

Skills

Business partnering

Analytical skills

Excel

Time management

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Team player

Education

Part-qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Professional development commitment

Tools

Financial systems

Intercompany accounting software

Job 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.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 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’