Assistant Financial Controller

Trident International Associates; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful international real estate investment company is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to support the Finance Director with financial reporting and controls. This fully office-based role requires strong financial statement preparation skills, proficiency in Excel, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The position offers a chance for career progression and includes a discretionary bonus and health benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Health benefits

Career progression

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in ACA or ACCA or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in financial statement preparation and bookkeeping.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel with the ability to manage and analyze large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual statutory financial statements and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Manage month-end closing processes and ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Produce ad hoc management reports and analysis for decision-making.

Skills

Financial statement preparation

Bookkeeping

Microsoft Excel

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Professional qualification: ACA or ACCA (or equivalent)

Tools

Property management/accounting systems

Job description

Assistant Financial Controller Real Estate. OUR CLIENT is an established and successful international real estate property investment company within the office space. They are now looking for an Assistant Financial Controller for a newly created position resulting from continued growth and expansion. The Assistant Financial Controller will support the Finance Director in managing all aspects of financial reporting, controls, and business processes within the investment property operations. This hands‑on role offers the opportunity to contribute across multiple areas of finance, including statutory reporting, management accounting, and business support.

THE ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare annual statutory financial statements and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Prepare quarterly interim reports and financial statements for UK subsidiary companies.
• Manage month‑end closing processes and ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Preparing statutory accounts and statements.
• Support and mentor bookkeeping staff to maintain clean ledgers, accurate records, and effective accounting systems.
• Produce ad hoc management reports and analysis for senior management decision‑making.
• Assist with special projects, including acquisitions, restructures, and tax‑related processes.

THE PERSON AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

Candidate Profile

• Professional qualification: ACA or ACCA (or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in financial statement preparation and bookkeeping.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel; ability to manage and analyse large data sets.
• Audit experience is a strong advantage.
• Experience in real estate or property investment is desirable.
• Familiarity with a property management/accounting systems is an advantage.

Personal Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A proactive self‑starter who can work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to perform effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Well‑organised, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Professional, dynamic, and results‑driven individual.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus
• Health benefits
• Career progression

Fully office based role offering a chance to gain a broad range of experience and skills