Assistant Financial Controller

Trident International Associates; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

A successful international real-estate company in London is seeking an experienced Assistant Financial Controller. This role focuses on statutory reporting, management accounting, and business support. Key responsibilities include preparing financial statements, managing month-end processes, and mentoring bookkeeping staff. The ideal candidate will hold a professional qualification and have extensive experience in bookkeeping and financial statements, along with strong skills in Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in financial statement preparation and bookkeeping.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel; ability to manage and analyze large data sets.
• Audit experience is a strong advantage.
• Audit experience is a strong advantage.
• Experience in real estate or property investment is desirable.
• Familiarity with a property management/accounting system is an advantage.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Financial statement preparation

Microsoft Excel

Interpersonal skills

Audit experience

Real estate knowledge

Property accounting systems

Education

Professional qualification: ACA or ACCA (or equivalent)

Tools

Property management/accounting system

Job description

Assistant Financial Controller

Trident International Associates provides the following pay range for this role. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with our recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range: Direct message the job poster from Trident International Associates.

Trident International Associates is an established and successful international real‑estate property investment company looking to hire a new Assistant Financial Controller. This hands‑on role offers the opportunity to contribute across multiple areas of finance, including statutory reporting, management accounting, and business support.

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.
• Prepare 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.

Qualifications & Skills

• 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 system 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.
• Discretionary bonus.

Position Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Finance
• Industries: Real Estate and Accounting
• Location: London, England, United Kingdom