Senior Accountant, Financial Controller

Aztec Group; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Flexible, hybrid working

Work abroad up to 3 weeks per year

Generous holiday allowance

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Worldwide travel insurance

Health and wellbeing programmes

On-site parking

Job summary

Aztec Group is seeking a qualified accountant to join our finance team as Financial Controller. You will oversee monthly management accounts, liquidity reporting and the preparation of statutory and regulatory filings to ensure accurate and timely financial information.

The role involves coordinating accounting activities, embedding strong financial controls, supporting local boards, working with auditors, and collaborating with FP&A on budgets and forecasts.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA/ACA or equivalent)
• Strong IFRS and Lux GAAP knowledge
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint with data analysis skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and KPI data
• Deliver liquidity reporting as required
• Coordinate accounting activities to support monthly accounts and control environment
• Provide proactive support to local boards and management
• Ensure financial controls are embedded and maintained
• Prepare indirect and direct tax submissions with Tax Agents
• Support year-end financial close and statutory accounts
• Liaise with auditors and manage annual audit process
• Collaborate with FP&A on budgets and forecasts
• Support wider Finance teams and finance projects

Skills

ACCA/ACA qualified

IFRS & Lux GAAP knowledge

Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Tax awareness (GST & Corporate tax)

Education

ACCA/ACA

Job description

At Aztec, we’re committed to building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to grow. We know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthen our business and we welcome applications from all individuals. So, if your experience doesn’t exactly match with every part of the job description, but you are excited about the role, we would still like to hear from you. If you are passionate, curious, innovative and data driven, you could still be a good fit.

About the role:

Reports to Senior Manager, Financial Controller Responsible for financial control and reporting for Aztec Group Ireland, ensuring that the underlying Financial Operations are run in an accurate, timely, efficient and cost-effective manner. The provision of timely and accurate financial and management information in accordance with statutory and regulatory frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts in agreed format and in accordance with Local & Group timetables including both financial, non-financial and KPI data as required.
• Preparation and delivery of Liquidity reporting as required.
• Co-ordinate the financial accounting activities to ensure that the accounting records underpin the monthly management accounts prepared and are carried out in accordance with Local & Group accounting procedures including the reconciliation and control environment.
• Provide proactive support to the local boards and management teams.
• Ensure that appropriate Financial Controls are embedded and documented in the operating procedures of the Finance team and incorporate the Group Minimum Financial Controls and intercompany reconciliation.
• Preparation of the indirect and direct Tax submissions & returns for the businesses in-conjunction with the appointed Tax Agents.
• Support the Group Financial Accountant with the year-end financial statement close process and preparation of statutory accounts ensuring group and local reporting deadlines are met.
• Support the Group Financial Accountant in the engagement with local auditors and management of the annual audit process.
• Engagement with the FP&A team on annual budgets & forecast as required to ensure delivery to Group & Local timetables.
• Support the wider Finance teams as required.
• Work with the Senior Financial Controller on projects as required.

Skills, knowledge, expertise:

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) preferably within an internal finance function experience.
• Commercial/Financial Services accounting knowledge.
• IFRS & Lux GAAP knowledge.
• An understanding of GST and Corporate tax would be an advantage.
• An understanding of the Financial Services regulatory environment would be an advantage.
• Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills are essential.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Data analysis Skills.

We will provide the training and support to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships with colleagues, clients and business contacts is at the heart of what we do.

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary, here are some examples of the benefits that we may offer for our permanent roles:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Flexible, hybrid working
• Ability to work abroad for up to 3 weeks per annum
• Generous holiday allowancePension scheme
• Private medical insurance, including eye care
• Life assurance (death in service and critical illness benefit)
• Worldwide travel insurance
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• On-site parking

With an ambitious vision for further growth, we’re always on the lookout for bright individuals to join our journey. Progress your career with a company that will support you every step of the way.

At Aztec, we provide talented and dynamic individuals with the opportunity to build a rewarding career. We’re an ambitious company, committed to building long-term partnerships with our clients and delivering operational excellence at every stage of their fund’s lifecycle. Our culture is what makes us a standout place to work. Our people are at the heart of our business: putting clients first; delivering service excellence; working as one team; building lasting connections and embodying our values and purpose. Join us and discover what makes us the bright alternative.