Assistant Financial Controller
4 days ago
Position: Assistant Financial Controller
Location: Brackley (Hybrid after training, if desired)
Salary in the region of £33,000 per annum (DOE)
Key skills and experience required for the Assistant Financial Controller role:
Financial Expertise: Proven experience in a finance department, including journal entries and complex reconciliations.
Excel Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, using a variety of formulae and functions.
Attention to Detail: Strong analytical skills with a meticulous approach to financial reporting and processes.
Adaptability and Problem-Solving: Ability to handle diverse tasks, identify improvements, and implement effective solutions.
Strong Interpersonal Skills: Effective communicator, comfortable collaborating across teams and levels within the organisation.
Assistant Financial Controller role attributes:
Hybrid Working Flexibility: Start office-based, then transition to a hybrid model * with at least two days in the office weekly. *The Assistant Financial Controller can work 5-days from the office if they wish
Career Progression: Opportunity to deputise for the Financial Controller and prepare for a leadership role.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy benefits like mental health support, online GP access, and extensive insurance coverage.
Professional Development: Support for CPD with a minimum of 15 hours annually, and training opportunities.
Inclusive and Collaborative Environment: Join a close-knit team in a company with a “family” feel, where your contributions truly matter.
Assistant Financial Controller overview:
Our client, a respected and award-winning specialist insurance company, is seeking a full-time Assistant Financial Controller to join their finance and operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to contribute to the company’s growth while preparing for a leadership role within the finance team.
Assistant Financial Controller role responsibilities:
* Support the finance team with reporting, credit control, premium, and commission payments.
* Assist in preparing effective management information (MI) and reports for the Board of Directors.
* Perform complex reconciliations and journal entries with accuracy and attention to detail.
* Collaborate across teams and levels to ensure smooth financial operations.
* Deputise for the Financial Controller as needed.
* Contribute to process improvements and the implementation of robust financial controls.
Qualifications and skills for the Assistant Financial Controller job opportunity:
* Proven experience in a finance department with a strong grasp of accounting and double entry bookkeeping processes.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including a wide range of formulae and functions (i.e. SUMIF, VLOOKUP etc.).
* Bookkeeping/Accounting qualification (desirable but not essential).
* Strong problem-solving skills, analytical mindset, and attention to detail.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Assistant Financial Controller - Work Schedule:
* Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
* Office-based initially, transitioning to a hybrid working model (minimum two days in the office weekly) after training, if desired. The Assistant Financial Controller can also work from the office 5-days a week if preferred (or a consistent variation of both).
Salary and annual leave associated to the Assistant Financial Controller role:
* Annual salary in the region of £33,000 per annum (DOE).
* 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
Comprehensive benefits package including:
* Mental health support and access to online GP services.
* Discounts through a benefits platform.
* Contributory pension plan.
* Comprehensive personal accident and travel insurance for employees and their families.
* Death in service cover.
* Support for professional training and development (minimum 15 hours CPD annually).
Application Details:
This role offers a clear pathway for career progression, with the current Assistant Financial Controller retiring in 2025. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the business’s expansion and operational excellence
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