Group Controls Accountant | ICFR & Risk Lead

Halfords; Redditch; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Halfords is seeking a Group Controls Accountant to strengthen and embed its ICFR framework as part of the risk and control team. You will lead testing, assess control effectiveness, and drive remediation with stakeholders across Finance, Technology, and Internal Audit.

The role reports to the Group Controls Manager and offers hybrid working with two days per week at the Redditch site, alongside a competitive salary and car allowance.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or auditor (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIA, MCIIA, or equivalent).
• Experience within financial controls, internal audit, risk management, governance, or financial reporting environments.
• Good understanding of internal control frameworks such as SOX, ICFR, or similar controls-based environments, alongside knowledge of UK Corporate Governance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the ongoing development, assessment, and monitoring of the Group's Provision 29 compliance requirements along with Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) framework.
• Perform controls testing and assurance activities, providing evidence of control effectiveness and identifying areas requiring remediation.
• Identify control deficiencies, assess associated risks, and support the implementation and tracking of remediation plans.
• Partner with process owners to improve controls, streamline workflows, and enhance operational efficiency while maintaining appropriate governance.
• Prepare clear and accurate documentation, reporting, and management information for senior stakeholders, Internal Audit, and External Audit.
• Support risk assessments, balance sheet reconciliation quality reviews, and wider controls transformation initiatives across the business.

Skills

Financial controls

Internal audit

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA/CIA

Tools

SOX

ICFR

UK Corporate Governance

Job description

Halfords is seeking a Group Controls Accountant to strengthen and embed its ICFR framework as part of the risk and control team. You will lead testing, assess control effectiveness, and drive remediation with stakeholders across Finance, Technology, and Internal Audit.

The role reports to the Group Controls Manager and offers hybrid working with two days per week at the Redditch site, alongside a competitive salary and car allowance.