Financial Controller

Insight Select; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing financial organization in London is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to manage financial accounting, prepare financial submissions, and collaborate with external auditors. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of financial controls. This role offers a competitive rate of £500 per day on a hybrid contract for 6 months, likely to extend to 12 months.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with experience in banking, financial services and/or Big 4 audit.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and relevant accounting standards.
• Excellent communication skills to work across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial accounting and control, including month-end adjustments and reconciliations.
• Prepare financial submissions per head office requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors for audit activities.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Technical knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102)

Excellent communication skills

Strong Excel capability

Demonstrated control mindset

Understanding of banking industry

Job description

Financial Controller | £500 per day (umbrella) | 6-month contract | London (Hybrid)

My client, a growing financial organisation is seeking a skilled Financial Controller to join their Financial Control & Reporting team. This position is ideal for a qualified accountant with strong analytical abilities, a solid understanding of financial controls, and experience within banking, financial services or audit.

Responsibilities

• Manage key areas of financial accounting and control, including month-end and quarter-end adjustments, balance sheet reconciliations, ledger close procedures and ensuring the accuracy of the final trial balance.
• Prepare financial submissions in line with head office reporting requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors and support quarterly and annual audit activities.
• Assist with system upgrades and process changes from a finance perspective, including the implementation of new general ledger systems.
• Work closely with wider Finance teams and cross-functional stakeholders to enhance controls, improve efficiency and support process improvements.
• Support SOX-related activities, including documentation updates and coordination with SOX auditors on controls and testing.
• Provide cover for other team members and participate in cross-training initiatives.
• Assist in the preparation of year-end financial statements under UK GAAP.

Skills & Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) with relevant experience in banking, financial services and/or Big 4 audit.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102) and relevant accounting standards.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with colleagues across multiple teams.
• Strong Excel capability, numerical accuracy and analytical thinking.
• Demonstrated control mindset with the ability to apply robust financial controls.
• Good understanding of the banking industry; knowledge of investment banking products is advantageous.

Package

• £500 per day (umbrella)
• Hybrid working (office-based with 2 days WFH)
• Contract position: 6 months (likely to extend to 12 months)