Financial Controller - Wealth Management

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Une institution bancaire bien établie recherche un Financial Controller pour rejoindre son équipe Wealth and Asset Management. Ce rôle implique la gestion des opérations financières, le respect des normes comptables UK GAAP et IFRS, ainsi que le reporting réglementaire. Nous recherchons un comptable qualifié avec une forte expérience dans un rôle similaire et possédant un esprit analytique pour surmonter de nouveaux défis.

Qualifications

• Expérience de 5 ans post-qualification en tant que Financial Controller.
• Capacité à travailler dans des délais stricts.
• Mentalité analytique avec enthousiasme pour de nouveaux défis.

Responsibilities

• Gérer les opérations financières quotidiennes avec une équipe de deux personnes.
• Préparer les comptes annuels et coordonner les audits externes.
• Effectuer des rapports réglementaires et des évaluations de risques.

Skills

Analyse financière

Gestion d'équipe

Précision

Conformité réglementaire

Gestion des risques

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

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Financial Controller - Wealth Management, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

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Client:

MW Recruitment Limited

Location:

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, 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 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 investigating 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
• Preparing formal year-end statutory accounts and coordinating external audit activities, liaising with auditors
• Overseeing bank reconciliations and maintaining cash flow forecasts to ensure funds are available to meet obligations
• Driving the team’s automation strategy, with scope to redesign manual processes, especially in financial operations
• Deputising for Head of Finance as appropriate
• Regulatory reporting, including 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 mindset and enthusiasm for new challenges and creating new processes

Ability to work with high accuracy and meet strict deadlines

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