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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 companys 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 businesss expansion and operational excellence.
For further details and to apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications.
