Financial Controller - Wealth Management

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution seeks a Financial Controller for its Wealth and Asset Management team in Basildon. The ideal candidate will manage finance operations, oversee regulatory reporting, and prepare year-end statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with substantial experience as a Financial Controller.
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualified experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day finance operations with a team of two direct reports.
• Completing all HMRC filings and returns, including corporation taxes and VAT.
• Driving the team’s automation strategy to improve financial operations.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Team management

Financial reporting

Regulatory compliance

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

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Client:

MW Recruitment Limited

Location:

Basildon, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

A well-established banking institution is seeking a Financial Controller to join their Wealth and Asset Management arm. Duties include maintaining internal controls over financial, tax, regulatory reporting, and producing commentary to support management and forecasting.

Main Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day finance operations with a team of two direct reports
• Performing all related accounting functions required to maintain the general ledger in compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, and company policies and procedures
• Analytical review and analysis of financial data, generating monthly trend reports, and performing balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and investigate variances
• Monitoring and managing financial risks in line with compliance and regulations
• Completing all HMRC filings and returns, including corporation taxes and VAT, in accordance with tax policy. Liaising with the group tax team and HMRC on inquiries
• Preparing formal year-end statutory accounts and coordinating external audit activities
• Overseeing bank reconciliations and maintaining cash flow forecasts to meet obligations
• Driving the team’s automation strategy, with scope to redesign manual processes, especially around financial operations
• Deputising for the Head of Finance as appropriate
• Handling regulatory reporting, liquidity, and capital requirements calculations, analysis, and management under the ICARA regime

Experience/Qualifications

Qualified accountant with substantial experience as a Financial Controller

Experience in team management

Analytical mindset and enthusiasm for new challenges and process improvements

Ability to work accurately and meet strict deadlines

Academic qualifications: ACA/ACCA/CIMA, with a minimum of 5 years post-qualified experience