European Financial Controller & Transformation Lead

Lockton; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockton, a member of the Europe Finance team, is seeking a proactive financial accounting professional to drive control and reporting across the general ledger, balance sheet and P&L. You will own month-end close, deliver accurate management information, and partner with UK and non-UK finance colleagues to enhance reporting and process accuracy.

You will contribute to the ERP upgrade, automate routines where possible, and support statutory accounts preparation under UK GAAP or IFRS, with a

Qualifications

• Strong academic background with A levels and degree preferred.
• Qualified accountant: ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Experience with UK GAAP or IFRS financial statements.
• Experience in industry or practice.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate ledgers and post journals per policy.
• Collaborate with partners to ensure revenue postings are complete and accurate.
• Prepare statutory accounts and management reports for entities.
• Assist in external audits and liaise with auditors.
• Participate in implementation of ERP/system improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Change management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Degree level education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

Lockton, a member of the Europe Finance team, is seeking a proactive financial accounting professional to drive control and reporting across the general ledger, balance sheet and P&L. You will own month-end close, deliver accurate management information, and partner with UK and non-UK finance colleagues to enhance reporting and process accuracy.

You will contribute to the ERP upgrade, automate routines where possible, and support statutory accounts preparation under UK GAAP or IFRS, with a