Financial Controller

AJ Chambers ®; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Senior Accountant/Financial Controller to join their growing Finance Team. This fully remote or hybrid role involves managing international project finances while ensuring adherence to financial regulations and standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, including international VAT and Transfer Pricing knowledge, and will excel in analytical and communication skills. This position offers a significant opportunity to advance your career in the dynamic finance sector.

Qualifications

• Solid background as a Financial Controller required.
• Strong background in accounting, controlling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Understanding of International VAT and Transfer Pricing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage project finances including costing, pricing, forecasting, and cash flow.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial documentation and reports.
• Handle invoicing, payment applications, and financial compliance.
• Monitor and report financial and commercial risks.
• Ensure adherence to revenue recognition and accounting standards.
• Collaborate with various teams including project managers and external auditors.
• Support cross-border project compliance.

Skills

Financial controlling

Accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

The specialist Commercial Finance Team at AJ Chambers is currently working in partnership with an expanding Energy / Power business who are looking to add to their growing Finance Team.

• International Tax - VAT & Transfer Pricing
• Remote / Hybrid Working

This is a rare an exciting career opportunity that can be fully remote or hybrid, (offices based in London) our client needs to add a Senior Accountant / Financial Controller.

This exciting career opportunity is available due to the significant growth of business meaning they need to add a fully qualified Financial Controller to be responsible -

• The accounts of the International businesses
• VAT implications / regulations

You will be supported by an Assistant Accountant and your responsibilities will include -

• Manage project finances including costing, pricing, forecasting, and cash flow.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial documentation and reports.
• Handle invoicing, payment applications, and financial compliance (FRG, GAAP, tax, export controls).
• Monitor and report financial and commercial risks.
• Ensure adherence to revenue recognition, internal controls, and accounting standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, contract management, finance, legal, HR, and external auditors.
• Support cross-border project compliance and documentation.

What you will need to secure this role -

• A solid background as a Financial Controller
• Strong background in accounting, controlling, budgeting and forecasting
• A solid understanding of International VAT and Transfer Pricing
• Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills
• Detail-oriented, self-driven, and comfortable working across multi-disciplinary teams

If you are looking for a fully remote or hybrid role whilst furthering you career in Accounting and Finance then please get in touch!

Please Note - No sponsorship can be offered for this role!