Financial Controller - Wealth Management

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established banking institution seeks a Financial Controller for their Wealth and Asset Management team in Brighton. This role encompasses managing finance operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading a team. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with proven leadership and analytical skills, aiming for process improvements in financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with significant experience as a Financial Controller.
• At least 5 years post-qualification experience.
• Eager for new challenges and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day finance operations with a team of two direct reports.
• Performing accounting functions to maintain the general ledger in compliance with UK GAAP.
• Completing HMRC filings and returns, including corporation taxes and VAT.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Team management

High accuracy

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA

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Financial Controller - Wealth Management, Brighton

Client:

MW Recruitment Limited

Location:

Brighton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

A well-established banking institution is seeking a Financial Controller to join their Wealth and Asset Management arm. Responsibilities 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 accounting functions to maintain the general ledger in compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, and company policies.
• Analyzing financial data, generating monthly trend reports, and reconciling balance sheets to ensure accuracy and investigate variances.
• Monitoring and managing financial risks in line with compliance and regulations.
• Completing HMRC filings and returns, including corporation taxes and VAT, and liaising with the group tax team and HMRC on inquiries.
• Preparing formal year-end statutory accounts and coordinating external audits.
• Overseeing bank reconciliations and maintaining cash flow forecasts.
• Driving automation strategies to redesign manual processes around financial operations.
• Deputizing for the Head of Finance as needed.
• Handling regulatory reporting, liquidity, and capital requirement calculations under the ICARA regime.

Experience/Qualifications

Qualified accountant with significant experience as a Financial Controller.

Experience in team management.

Analytical mindset, eager for new challenges and process improvements.

High accuracy and ability to meet strict deadlines.

Academic qualifications: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA with at least 5 years post-qualification experience.