Senior Group Financial Controller & Global Controls Lead

Leapfrog Recruitment Consultants; Lochboisdale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a senior accountant to oversee group financial processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and providing guidance across the organization. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with significant experience in professional services or law firms, possessing excellent leadership and communication skills. Proficiency in Excel and knowledge of multi-jurisdictional accounting are essential. This role offers a broad remit, including auditing and regulatory reporting responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with significant post qualification experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS/FRS and multi jurisdictional accounting.
• Proven experience improving financial processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of group financial statements and management accounts.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee audit processes and act as key contact for external auditors.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Leadership

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Proficiency in Excel

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Elite 3E

Job description

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a senior accountant to oversee group financial processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and providing guidance across the organization. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with significant experience in professional services or law firms, possessing excellent leadership and communication skills. Proficiency in Excel and knowledge of multi-jurisdictional accounting are essential. This role offers a broad remit, including auditing and regulatory reporting responsibilities.