Financial Controller - Wealth Management

JR United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established banking institution in Wolverhampton seeks a qualified Financial Controller for their Wealth and Asset Management division. The role involves managing finance operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and contributing to financial reporting and analysis. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and at least 5 years of post-qualification experience in finance.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong experience as a Financial Controller.
• At least 5 years post-qualified experience required.
• Ability to work accurately and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day finance operations with a team of two direct reports.
• Completing all HMRC filings and returns, including corporation taxes and VAT.
• Preparing year-end statutory accounts and coordinating external audit activities.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Team management

Financial oversight

Process improvements

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

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Financial Controller - Wealth Management, Wolverhampton

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Client:

MW Recruitment Limited

Location:

Wolverhampton

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2023

Expiry Date:

21.07.2023

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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
• Analytical review and analysis of financial data, generating monthly trend reports, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure 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 policies. 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 mindset, excited by new challenges and process improvements

Ability to work accurately and meet deadlines

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