Assistant Financial Controller

We Do Group; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major multi-site food and consumer goods business is seeking an Interim Assistant Financial Controller for a 3-6 month contract in Woking. This senior role requires expertise in UK and US GAAP and strong team management skills. You will lead financial close processes and ensure compliance across multiple entities while partnering with stakeholders for budgeting and performance analysis. Competitive pay of £500-£600 per day is offered, with a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Senior role needing strong technical accounting expertise.
• Experience with both UK GAAP and US GAAP required.
• Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Manage statutory obligations and ensure robust financial governance.
• Lead a team of five qualified and part-qualified accountants.

Skills

Strong technical accounting expertise

Experience with UK GAAP

Experience with US GAAP

Ability to manage a high-performing team

Financial close management

Job description

Job Description

Assistant Financial Controller (UK & Ireland)

3–6 Month Interim Contract | Woking, Surrey (Hybrid)

£500–£600 per day (Inside IR35)

We’re supporting a major multi‑site food and consumer goods business seeking an Interim Assistant Financial Controller to lead financial close, statutory compliance, and controls across the UK & Ireland operations.

This is a senior role requiring strong technical accounting expertise, experience working with both UK GAAP and US GAAP, and the ability to manage a high‑performing team while operating in a fast‑paced, imperfect environment. The position also plays a key part in maintaining financial controls, including SOX requirements, and partnering across the wider business.

The Role

You will oversee all month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑end close activities, manage statutory obligations, and ensure robust financial governance across multiple UK & Ireland legal entities. Leading a team of five qualified and part‑qualified accountants, you will also partner with senior stakeholders to support forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes under both local GAAP and US GAAP

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