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Assistant Financial Controller

Astute Recruitment Ltd
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Derby, Derbyshire DE23 8BA

Contract type

Full Time

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  • This role is ideal for an aspiring accounts professional with experience in Management Accounts or Financial Accounts, who is currently studying ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.
  • The position involves producing monthly management accounts, handling statutory year-end accounts, and performing balance sheet reconciliations among other responsibilities.
  • Candidates should have prior experience in a UK-based accounts role and strong Excel skills, as well as the ability to work independently.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £35,000 to £45,000, based on experience and qualification level.
  • The role offers study support, a pension with life assurance, and 25 days of holiday in a supportive team environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced up and coming accounts person currently working in Management Accounts, Financial Accounts, Assistant Accountant who is studying either ACCA / CIMA/ ACA to progress their career into an Assistant Financial Controller position with an expanding Group company. You will be working as part of an established and busy team assisting with the delivery of accurate and timely financial information.

Your role and responsibilities:

  • Produce monthly management accounts to strict timetable
  • Responsible for statutory year-end accounts
  • Comprehensive analytical financial forecasts
  • Corporate Tax returns and VAT Returns
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Maintain relationships with internal and external clients, including Group Finance
  • Cash management, including bank reconciliations and forecasts
  • Supervision of accounts payable
  • Budgeting, forecasting and KPI tracking
  • Assist in planning and execution of cost reduction strategies

Your background:

  • Experience in a similar UK based accounts role is key; able to work independently, managing own workload
  • Must be studying ACCA, CIMA, or ACA and be determined to become qualified
  • Study support will be provided
  • Have experience in working in a busy finance department and show willingness to learn new skills
  • Possess strong Excel skills
  • You should be result focused, able to resolve problems, and be able to build relationships at varied levels

Your rewards:

  • £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience and qualification level
  • Study support
  • Pension with life assurance
  • 25 days holiday
  • Free on-site parking
  • Office based only role
  • Hours are 8:00am - 4:15 pm, 30 minutes for lunch, Monday to Friday
  • Supportive and inclusive team environment

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.