Assistant Financial Controller

Wex Europe; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global payments and technology company in Manchester seeks an Assistant Financial Controller on a 12-month fixed-term contract for maternity cover. This role involves preparing monthly management accounts, supporting the Financial Controller, and ensuring strong financial controls. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with excellent technical knowledge and communication skills. The position offers a salary of £45,000 to £50,000 plus benefits, with the potential for hybrid working.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Gym Flex membership

Discounts & perks platform

Employee wellbeing program

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (PQE not required).
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Excellent IT literacy with MS Access and Alteryx preferred.
• Proven ability to delegate effectively while staying accountable.
• Highly organised with great attention to detail and a right-first-time approach.
• Comfortable working within a large finance team and liaising at all levels.
• Flexible, proactive, and willing to roll up your sleeves when needed.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly management accounts for multiple trading businesses under tight deadlines.
• Supporting the Financial Controller with a wide range of finance tasks.
• Producing supplementary returns for our US head office.
• Investigating and explaining budget and forecast variances.
• Partnering with project teams for smooth system upgrades and changes.
• Maintaining strong financial controls through balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reviewing reconciliations and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Preparing annual financial statements and working with external auditors.
• Acting as the finance point of contact for staff in local offices.
• Getting involved in ad-hoc finance projects as needed.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Excellent IT literacy (MS Access, Alteryx preferred)

Strong communication skills

Highly organised

Great attention to detail

Ability to delegate effectively

Flexible and proactive

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Assistant Financial Controller Manchester Hybrid 12-Month FTC £45,000 £50,000 + Benefits

Start Date: Monday 1st December 2025

At WEX, we re more than a payments and technology company we re innovators on a mission to simplify the way businesses operate. By streamlining complexity, we free our customers to focus on what matters most.

We re now seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to join our Manchester-based finance team on a 12-month fixed term contract (maternity cover). You ll be part of a smaller sub-team within a 40-strong finance function, contributing to a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What s in it for you?

• £45,000 £50,000 salary (depending on experience)
• 37.5 hours per week (Monday Friday, no evenings or weekends)
• Hybrid working 1 2 days in our Manchester City Centre office
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Gym Flex membership
• Discounts & perks platform
• Employee wellbeing program

Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Financial Controller:

• Preparing monthly management accounts for multiple trading businesses under tight deadlines.
• Supporting the Financial Controller with a wide range of finance tasks.
• Producing supplementary returns for our US head office.
• Investigating and explaining budget and forecast variances.
• Partnering with project teams to ensure smooth system upgrades and changes.
• Maintaining strong financial controls through balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reviewing reconciliations and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Preparing annual financial statements and working with external auditors.
• Acting as the finance point of contact for staff in local offices.
• Getting involved in ad-hoc finance projects as needed.

What we re looking for:

• Qualified Accountant (PQE not required).
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Excellent IT literacy (MS Access, Alteryx preferred).
• Proven ability to delegate effectively while staying accountable.
• Highly organised, with great attention to detail and a right-first-time approach.
• Comfortable working within a large finance team and liaising at all levels.
• Flexible, proactive, and willing to roll up your sleeves when needed.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.

Ready to apply?

If this sounds like the perfect next step in your career, apply today and join a business that values innovation, collaboration, and growth.