Financial Controller / Director of Accounting / Senior Accounting Manager (UK)

Augment Risk; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global capital risk solutions firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to manage corporate tax, statutory compliance, and month-end closing processes. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of controllership experience in financial services, with strong UK regulatory expertise. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing organization with a focus on innovation and accountability.

Benefits

Work from anywhere flexibility

Employee benefits for well-being

Incentives aligned with equity outcomes

Qualifications

• 7+ years in controllership roles, preferably in financial services or insurance.
• Expertise in UK accounting and financial regulatory reporting.
• Proven ability to design and enhance ERP processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage UK corporate tax return process.
• Oversee FCA statutory reporting and ensure accuracy.
• Lead month-end closing process for financial reporting.

Skills

Controllership in financial services

UK accounting expertise

VAT and corporate tax compliance

ERP systems improvement

Collaboration and teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Financial Controller / Director of Accounting / Senior Accounting Manager (UK)

Location: UK

Position Type: Full-Time

Reports to: Associate Partner - Global Controller

Augment Risk is a global capital risk solutions intermediary, partnering with clients to structure and place innovative solutions. We specialize in bespoke risk transfer strategies, leveraging deep expertise across geographies and disciplines, including Structured Reinsurance, MGA, ILS, Legacy, Parametric, and Captives. Our trusted, boutique approach combines agility, transparency, and creative thinking to deliver optimal outcomes for our clients.

The Role:

Augment Risk is seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Financial Controller to join our global finance team. Reporting directly to the Global Controller, this role is critical in ensuring UK financial, tax, VAT, and statutory compliance while actively contributing to global initiatives in financial reporting, ERP automation, and technical accounting. This is not just an oversight role-you will be directly involved in executing and managing key processes, working with external consultants, and partnering with colleagues across the business to deliver accurate, timely, and insightful financial information. This opportunity is ideal for an ambitious finance professional who wants to combine deep technical expertise with the chance to shape processes and contribute to a fast-paced, innovative, and globally connected organization. As we continue to grow rapidly, this role also offers the chance to play a key part in scaling our finance operations and supporting the firm\'s expansion.

Responsibilities

• UK Corporate Tax & VAT Compliance and Strategy
  • Manage and execute the UK corporate tax return process. If needed, working directly with external advisors to ensure timely and accurate filings.
  • Manage quarterly VAT filings and establish automation processes to meet HMRC\'s Making Tax Digital requirements. If needed, working with external consultants on VAT automation project.
  • Partner with the Global Controller to build and implement VAT strategy, including compliance with HMRC\'s requirements, optimizing AP billing strategy, and improving VAT recovery.
  • Collaborate with the Global Controller and CFO on global tax and transfer pricing strategy, as well as ad hoc matters such as employee compensation tax and corporate structuring.
• Statutory Reporting & Finance Operations
  • Manage and prepare FCA statutory reporting and other jurisdictional statutory reporting to ensure accuracy and timely filing.
  • Design and implement processes for FCA statutory reporting, Bermudian statutory reporting, and other jurisdictional filings.
  • Drive automation and system improvements for accurate and timely submissions.
  • Partner with the Global Controller and Client Solutions team on fiduciary fund finance processes as they continue to develop.
• Month-End Closing & Financial Reporting
  • Manage and execute the month-end closing process of accounts payable, cash, bank reconciliations, cost allocation, while collaborating with the Global Controller and consultants on the overall month-end closing process.
  • Play a key role in collaborating with the Global Controller and Head of FP&A in delivering monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to management and investors.
  • Coordinate and lead the work performed by external consultants involved in month-end closing.
  • Partner with the Global Controller in managing the annual audit process.
• ERP & Systems Development
  • Partner with the Global Controller on ERP automation and finance process improvements. Implement enhancements to improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
• Technical & Strategic Accounting
  • Advise on UK-specific accounting topics. Provide input to ensure UK requirements are reflected in group policies.
  • Collaborate with the Global Controller to build firm-wide global accounting policies and guidance.

Experience

• 7+ years of in controllership roles, preferably in the financial services or insurance industry.
• Strong UK accounting and finance regulatory reporting expertise, with hands-on experience in UK statutory reporting including FCA reporting, and UK tax compliance including corporate tax and VAT.
• Strong systems/ERP background (NetSuite a plus) and a proven ability to execute and improve processes.
• High standards of ethics and professionalism, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment.
• A proven track record of delivering measurable results in fast-paced and dynamic environments, demonstrating the ability to collaborate and execute effectively, prioritize competing demands, and drive both accuracy and process improvements.
• Strong collaborative and supportive mindset for colleagues across the entire organization.
• Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting/Finance (CPA, ACCA, CA preferred).

Why work for us

• We will provide you with the opportunity to be inventive and innovative, we love challenging industry norms.
• You will work in a multi-disciplinary environment, collaborating closely with talented individuals within a flat structure.
• You will be trusted and encouraged to take ownership and accountability.
• We adopt a work from anywhere approach. Our colleagues and clients are globally distributed which means flexibility is key to delivering great client outcomes, and that\'s what matters to us.
• We reward success and want our people to share in the value of the collaboration we create. Our incentives are aligned with equity outcomes.
• We look after our people and their loved ones. Our employee benefits are designed with that in mind.

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