Financial Reporting Accountant / Corporate Controller

Job Title: Financial Reporting Accountant / Corporate Controller

Location: Remote (UK-based preferred)

Contract: 4–6 months fixed-term (potential to convert to permanent for the ideal candidate)

Start Date: Immediate

Our client is a leading global professional services organisation providing corporate, fiduciary, and financial services to multinational corporations and investment funds. With a presence across multiple jurisdictions, they operate in a complex group structure and are seeking an experienced Financial Reporting Accountant / Corporate Controller to join their team on a short-term basis. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a candidate with Big 4 training and group accounting experience to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely quarterly accounts for multiple group entities, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support the consolidation of financial statements across the group, providing clear and actionable insights to senior management.
• Collaborate closely with finance teams across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring consistent reporting standards and processes.
• Monitor and maintain internal controls over financial reporting and assist with audits where required.
• Provide financial analysis and highlight trends, risks, and opportunities to support decision-making.
• Assist in improving processes, systems, and reporting efficiency, particularly within Oracle or similar ERP platforms.
• Ensure all financial reporting adheres to internal policies, professional standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects, including special reporting requests, business initiatives, and process improvement projects.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• 3+ years’ experience in financial reporting or corporate accounting within a Big 4 firm or similar high-calibre environment.
• Previous exposure to financial services or regulated corporate environments highly desirable.
• Strong experience working with Oracle or comparable ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to deliver accurate results under tight deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with senior stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and able to work independently in a remote setup.

Why This Role Matters

This role is central to the group’s financial reporting function and provides an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the quarterly reporting process across multiple jurisdictions. The successful candidate will gain exposure to complex group structures, international finance operations, and high-level decision-making processes. While the role is initially a fixed-term contract, there is strong potential for this position to become permanent for a candidate who demonstrates exceptional capability and fit.

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