Assistant Financial Controller

Insight Direct (UK) Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller for a hybrid role based in Sheffield. This position involves overseeing financial operations for the Middle East region while supporting UK finance activities. Ideal candidates should be ACCA or ACA qualified, possess strong technical finance skills, and have experience with ERP systems. This hands-on role offers the chance to contribute significantly to financial processes within a growing organization.

Qualifications

• ACCA or ACA qualified (or working towards), with audit/accountancy background.
• Experience with financial reporting and analysis.
• Comfortable working independently and building processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations for the Middle East region.
• Support UK finance activities including general ledger and reconciliations.
• Drive process improvement and system integration across platforms.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACCA or ACA)

Strong technical finance skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Experience with international finance

Education

ACCA or ACA qualified

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Job description

Overview

Assistant Financial Controller. Location: Hybrid - Sheffield. We are looking for an Assistant Financial Controller to join our finance team on a hybrid basis, ideally spending two to three days per week in our Sheffield office. In this role, you will take ownership of financial operations for our Middle East region, while also supporting UK finance activities. This is a newly created and hands-on role, offering the opportunity to shape how finance is delivered in a growing region. You'll be instrumental in setting up processes from scratch, improving systems, and driving consistency across international operations.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACCA or ACA), with a background in audit or accountancy and a desire to move into a more commercial role. Experience with international finance, ERP systems, and Middle East tax is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations for the Middle East region, including setup of processes and controls
• Support UK finance activities, including general ledger, P&L analysis, and reconciliations
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and bonus/commission calculations
• Drive process improvement and system integration across NetSuite and SAP
• Ensure compliance with audits, tax regulations (including Middle East VAT), and internal policies
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the UK and Middle East to deliver accurate financial reporting

Qualifications

• ACCA or ACA qualified (or working towards), with audit/accountancy background
• Strong technical finance skills and experience with financial reporting and analysis
• Exposure to ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP) and ability to adapt to new platforms
• Comfortable working independently and building processes from scratch
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across regions
• Experience with international finance or tax (Middle East experience desirable but not essential)

About Us

Insight Enterprises, Inc. is a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator helping organizations accelerate transformation by unlocking the power of people and technology. We architect, build and manage solutions for complex IT environments to deliver outcomes that contribute to our clients\' success. Our portfolio of digital transformation services includes deep expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge. These services, augmented by Insight\'s longstanding relationships with 6,000+ technology partners across the globe, enable us to deliver the right technical solutions quickly and effectively. We\'re rated as a Great Place to Work, a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity, and a Forbes World\'s Top Female-Friendly Company.

Apply / Application Details

Apply now to help us transform how organizations harness the power of technology.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and equality. We seek out people from diverse backgrounds and encourage you to apply. A full job description will be provided upon application.