UK Financial Controller

Michael Page (UK); Alfreton CP; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a qualified accountant to manage financial operations for UK entities. The role involves financial analysis, reporting, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and local regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong audit background and a focus on process improvement, with opportunities for career progression in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Bonus

Career progression opportunities

Hybrid working arrangement

Qualifications

• Technically strong, qualified accountant with experience in audit.
• Preferably with practice training.
• Process improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of balance sheet for UK entities.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports.

Skills

Financial analysis

Audit and controls

Process improvement

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Ownership of balance sheet for UK entities.
2. Provide financial analysis and commentary to senior management regarding variances and financial trends.
3. Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes for the UK (Monthly closing leader).
4. Ensure the accuracy of internal reporting for group consolidation.
5. Prepare and review financial statements and management reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and local legal, tax, including transfer pricing, regulations.
6. Responsible for local and group audit completion.
7. Maintain proper internal controls.
8. Lead and achieve UK statutory requirements.
9. Coordinate and report on company pension scheme finances.
10. Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard assets.
11. Support external and internal audits with required documentation.
12. Collaborate with FP&A on budgeting and quarterly forecasting for UK operations.
13. Develop financial models and projections for business planning and decision-making.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a technically strong, qualified accountant with experience in audit and controls, preferably with practice training and a process improvement mindset.

What We Offer

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000, plus bonus and career progression opportunities within a growing group. Hybrid working arrangement.