Financial Controller - Hybrid, IFRS 16 & Reporting Lead

Distinct | B Corp; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct | B Corp is seeking a qualified accountant to lead financial control processes in their Leicester office. This role involves establishing clarity in reporting and financial integrity while overseeing a junior team.

The ideal candidate will have experience in audit support, technical accounting, and be comfortable in fast-paced environments. The position is hybrid, offering flexibility while ensuring robust financial operations through the end of 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial control and reporting, particularly with IFRS 16.
• Proven ability to thrive in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Strong skills in audit support and technical accounting.

Responsibilities

• Establish clear ways of working in partially defined processes.
• Own reconciliations, controls, and group reporting support.
• Provide guidance on complex IFRS standards and audit queries.
• Support consolidation and statutory reporting.
• Lead a junior team and unblock issues quickly.

Skills

Financial control

Technical accounting

Audit support

IFRS 16 knowledge

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Distinct | B Corp is seeking a qualified accountant to lead financial control processes in their Leicester office. This role involves establishing clarity in reporting and financial integrity while overseeing a junior team.

The ideal candidate will have experience in audit support, technical accounting, and be comfortable in fast-paced environments. The position is hybrid, offering flexibility while ensuring robust financial operations through the end of 2026.