Financial Controller - Wealth Management

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established banking institution is seeking a Financial Controller to enhance its Wealth and Asset Management division in Crawley. The role involves overseeing finance operations, managing compliance with regulations, and preparing year-end statutory accounts. This position is perfect for a qualified accountant with at least 5 years of experience, ready to tackle new challenges in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong experience as a Financial Controller.
• Experience in team management.
• Ability to work with high accuracy and meet strict deadlines.

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.
• Completing HMRC filings and returns, including corporation taxes and VAT.

Skills

Analytical

Team Management

Attention to Detail

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified

Job description

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Financial Controller - Wealth Management, Crawley, West Sussex

Client:

MW Recruitment Limited

Location:

Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

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. Duties will 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 balance sheet reconciliations to ensure financial statement 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 group tax team and HMRC on inquiries
• Preparation of 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, redesigning manual processes around financial operations
• Deputising for Head of Finance as appropriate
• Regulatory reporting, liquidity, and capital requirements calculations, analysis, and management under ICARA regime

Experience/Qualifications

Qualified accountant with strong experience as a Financial Controller

Experience in team management

Analytical-minded, excited by new challenges and creating new processes

Ability to work with high accuracy and meet strict deadlines

Academic: ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with at least 5 years post-qualified experience