Financial Controller - Wealth Management

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established banking institution is seeking a Financial Controller for their Wealth and Asset Management arm. The role involves managing finance operations, oversight of accounting compliance, and driving process improvements. Ideal candidates should be qualified accountants with team management experience and a strong analytical mindset.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with substantial experience as a Financial Controller.
• 5+ years of post-qualified experience.
• Experience in team management.

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

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

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Financial Controller - Wealth Management, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

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Client:

MW Recruitment Limited

Location:

Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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, and 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 to meet obligations
• Driving the team’s automation strategy to redesign manual processes around financial operations
• Deputising for the Head of Finance as needed
• Handling regulatory reporting, liquidity, and capital requirement calculations and management under the ICARA regime

Experience/Qualifications

Qualified accountant with substantial experience as a Financial Controller

Experience in team management

Analytical mindset, open to new challenges and process improvements

High accuracy and ability to meet strict deadlines

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