Assistant Financial Controller

Ingersoll Rand; Redditch; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller in Chester to oversee maintaining financial accuracy and compliance. The role includes supervising a team, preparing financial statements, and contributing to annual budgets. Applicants should be qualified accountants with strong Excel and communication skills.

Benefits

Holiday Purchase Scheme - additional 5 days annual leave

5% Employee and 7% Employer Pension Contribution

Westfield Health Cashback Plan

Death in Service Benefit of 4x salary

Cycle Scheme (After probation period)

Electric Car Scheme (After 1 year of employment)

Employee Ownership Program - 10% of salary in equity shares, after 1 year of employment

LinkedIn Learning - full free access

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant required, preferably with an audit background.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Knowledge of SAGE 50 accounting software is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy in financial records.
• Prepare month-end financial statements and audit documentation.
• Review and reconcile sales, orders, and backlog.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Financial modelling

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAGE 50 accounting software

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Financial Controller

Location

Chester

About Us

Ingersoll Rand is committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, colour, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Nordics, Mediterranean, and Distribution Commercial Controller, the successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with reporting deadlines, and providing support for audit processes. This role includes supervising one team member responsible for purchase and sales ledgers, as well as bank transactions. The successful candidate will also be responsible for preparing month-end financial statements and contributing to the development of annual budgets.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy in all financial records.
• Strong balance sheet controls including inventory review and control
• Review and reconcile sales, orders, and backlog to ensure financial integrity.
• Process credit cards, fixed assets, accruals, and prepayments efficiently.
• Conduct margin reviews to ensure profitability analysis.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy.
• Prepare weekly sales and order book reports for management review.
• Compile year-end audit documentation to support external audit requirements.
• Understand local SG&A (Selling, General & Administrative expenses) and contribute to annual budget preparation.

Basic Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Audit background desirable, providing a strong foundation for compliance and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and financial modelling.
• Knowledge of SAGE 50 accounting software is desirable

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

• Fully site based

Key Competencies

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey financial and non-financial information to stakeholders.
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail to ensure high standards of financial accuracy.
• Proven ability to manage workloads independently and meet tight deadlines.
• A confident and adaptable team player, capable of working collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

What we Offer

• Holiday Purchase Scheme - additional 5 days annual leave
• 5% Employee and 7% Employer Pension Contribution
• Westfield Health Cashback Plan
• Death in Service Benefit of 4x salary
• Cycle Scheme (After probation period)
• Electric Car Scheme (After 1 year of employment)
• Employee Ownership Program - 10% of salary in equity shares, after 1 year of employment
• Costco Gold Company member, with access for employees to join
• Employee Assistance Program
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Policies
• LinkedIn Learning - full free access
• O2 Reach

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Ingersoll Rand is committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request and a member of our team will contact you.

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• Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Package including bonus and car / allowance