Audit & Financial Controls Specialist (6‑Month Hybrid)

Wynnstay Group Plc; Llansantffraed-Cwmdeuddwr; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Wynnstay Group Plc seeks an experienced finance professional to support the Financial Control team in Llansantffraid on a 6-month interim basis. The role focuses on audit support, strengthening financial controls, and robust month-end reporting across the group.

You will work closely with the Group Financial Controller, Finance Managers and wider team to ensure timely audit responses, accurate reconciliations and continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Strong financial accounting, balance sheet and reconciliation experience.
• Previous experience supporting external audits or direct auditing experience.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and accounting processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and high accuracy in data handling.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key member of the finance team supporting year-end and interim audit activity.
• Prepare audit schedules and support documentation.
• Coordinate information requests from auditors and ensure timely responses.
• Review evidence and support files to improve audit readiness.
• Assist with the resolution of audit queries and action points.
• Support the implementation of recommendations arising from audit findings.
• Provide financial analysis and investigative work as required.
• Assist finance-led projects relating to controls, reporting, ERP improvements or process change.
• Assist with ad hoc projects identified by the Finance Director or Group Financial Controller.
• Review financial controls and identify gaps, inefficiencies or areas of risk.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial accounting

Balance sheet reconciliation

Audit coordination

Independent work

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or qualified by experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Wynnstay Group Plc seeks an experienced finance professional to support the Financial Control team in Llansantffraid on a 6-month interim basis. The role focuses on audit support, strengthening financial controls, and robust month-end reporting across the group.

You will work closely with the Group Financial Controller, Finance Managers and wider team to ensure timely audit responses, accurate reconciliations and continuous process improvements.