Financial & Accounting Controller - Month End
Posted 1 week ago by Randstad Finance
£50 Per hour
Undetermined
Hybrid
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Summary: The Junior Controller - Reporting role in Manchester involves acting as the technical accounting expert within the Reporting and Ops team, focusing on group reporting and external audit processes. The position requires ensuring the integrity of financial statements and compliance with accounting standards. Candidates should have a strong background in reporting and technical accounting, with a preference for ACA qualification. This is a hybrid role suitable for a solution-oriented professional with at least four years of post-qualification experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the relationship with Group Finance, driving high-quality submissions and resolving technical queries.
- Support the management of the external audit process and coordinate key deliverables.
- Prepare accounting papers on provisions, judgments, and new standard implementations.
- Maintain SOX controls, including local GAAP to US GAAP reconciliations.
- Support the financial review of new contracts and lead monthly management meetings.
Key Skills:
- ACA qualified (preferred); ACCA/CIMA considered for the right candidate.
- 4 years post-qualification experience in a reporting-heavy role.
- Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and US GAAP.
- Analytical mindset with the confidence to challenge senior stakeholders; self-directed and resourceful.
Salary (Rate): £50/hour
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
Junior Controller - Reporting
Location: Manchester (Hybrid) | Exp: 4+ Years PQE | Focus: Month- end
The Role
Act as the technical accounting expert within the Reporting and Ops team. You will be accountable for all group reporting requirements, ensuring the integrity of the P&L and Balance Sheet, and supporting the end-to-end external audit process.
Key Responsibilities
- Group Reporting: Own the relationship with Group Finance, driving high-quality submissions and resolving technical queries.
- Audit Liaison: Support the management of the external audit process and coordinate key deliverables.
- Technical Excellence: Prepare accounting papers on provisions, judgments, and new standard implementations.
- Compliance: Maintain SOX controls, including local GAAP to US GAAP reconciliations.
- Business Partnering: Support the financial review of new contracts and lead monthly management meetings.
Requirements
Qualification: ACA qualified (preferred); ACCA/CIMA considered for the right candidate.
Experience: 4 years post-qualification experience in a reporting-heavy role.
Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and US GAAP.
Competencies: Analytical mindset with the confidence to challenge senior stakeholders; self-directed and resourceful.
Why Join? A high-visibility role for a solution-oriented professional looking to drive reporting standards within a global, fast-paced finance function.
Apply Now - Desired Start Date: ASAP
Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003