Financial Controller - Wealth Management

JR United Kingdom; Norwich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established banking institution seeks a Financial Controller in Norwich to manage finance operations, oversee compliance, and prepare financial reports. This role is ideal for a qualified accountant with strong leadership skills, ensuring accurate financial management and adherence to regulations.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with minimum 5 years post-qualified experience.
• Experience as a Financial Controller and in team management.
• Ability to work accurately and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance operations with a team of two direct reports.
• Maintain internal controls over financial, tax, and regulatory reporting.
• Prepare formal year-end statutory accounts and coordinate audits.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Team management

Accuracy

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

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Financial Controller - Wealth Management, Norwich

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Client:

MW Recruitment Limited

Location:

Norwich

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 all related accounting functions required to maintain the general ledger in compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, and company policies
• Analytical review of financial data, generating monthly trend reports, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure financial statement accuracy, investigating 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 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 the Head of Finance as appropriate
• Regulatory reporting, liquidity and capital requirements calculations, analysis, and management under the ICARA regime

Experience/Qualifications

Qualified accountant with strong experience as a Financial Controller

Experience in team management

Analytical mindset, excited by new challenges and creating new processes

Ability to work accurately and meet strict deadlines

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