Assistant Financial Controller

Insight; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solutions integrator is seeking a qualified accountant to lead financial operations in the Middle East region. The role involves supporting UK finance activities, driving process improvements, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong finance skills, and exposure to ERP systems like NetSuite and SAP is a plus. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape finance processes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACCA or ACA) with audit/accountancy background.
• Experience in financial reporting and analysis.
• Ability to work independently and build processes from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations for the Middle East region.
• Support UK finance activities including general ledger and P&L analysis.
• Drive process improvement and system integration across NetSuite and SAP.

Skills

Technical finance skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

ERP systems adaptation

Education

ACCA or ACA qualification

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Job description

About the Role

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., ACCA or ACA qualified (or working towards), with audit/accountancy background.

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 UK and Middle East to deliver accurate financial reporting

Qualifications

• 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)

Company

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.