Interim Deputy Finance Controller

5 days ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Project People Full time

The role of Deputy Financial Controller on a contract basis in Reading (with 2-3 days per week onsite) entails a wide range of responsibilities across financial accounting, reporting and tax compliance. Below is a breakdown of the key requirements and responsibilities based on the provided description:


Key Responsibilities:

  • Month-end close processes: Ensure timely and accurate month-end closing.
  • Balance Sheet management: Ensure the balance sheet is accurate, fully reconciled, and that all balance sheet reconciliations have proper approval and format.
  • Review of Trial Balance (TB): Oversee the trial balance at the end of each month.
  • Shareholder reporting: Preparation and reporting to shareholders, including intercompany reconciliations.
  • Leadership & Improvement Projects: Spearhead finance improvement initiatives.
  • Risk & Opportunity Management: Maintain and review balance sheet risk and opportunity schedules.
  • Commentary and Analysis: Provide detailed monthly commentary on balance sheet movements.
  • Internal and Shareholder Reviews: Lead review meetings on monthly financial results.
  • Statutory accounts: Prepare and file statutory accounts.
  • Audit Coordination: Manage the audit process for both internal audits and up to 3 shareholder audits annually.
  • Accounting Policies & Procedures: Review and maintain accounting policy documents, ensuring compliance with IFRS 16.
  • Documentation: Ensure thorough documentation of controls, and support ISO accreditation processes.
  • Tax Returns: Work on corporation tax returns in collaboration with external advisors.
  • Tax Compliance: Ensure compliance with VAT, corporation tax, and employee-related taxes.
  • Balance Sheet Forecasting & Budgeting: Manage these processes and work with Systems Accountant to optimize financial systems for accounting processes.
  • Team Management: Oversee the work of a Finance Analyst.
  • Ad-hoc Projects: Lead or participate in additional projects as needed.


Person Specification (Expertise):

  • Professional Qualification: Must be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
  • Technical Experience:
  • Experience leading financial reporting processes, including preparing trial balances and reporting results for management review.
  • Statutory accounts preparation and familiarity with IFRS.
  • Ability to provide technical accounting papers and guidance.
  • Experience with corporation tax return preparation.
  • Managerial Experience:
  • Audit management experience (Big 4 experience is an advantage).
  • Experience in managing financial controls and group consolidations.
  • Familiarity with finance systems such as Agresso is desired.


Other Skills:

  • Leadership: Experience leading teams, driving improvements, and ensuring the finance department operates smoothly.
  • Communication: The ability to provide insightful financial commentary and liaise effectively with internal stakeholders and shareholders.


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