An Assistant Financial Controller to join the UK team, based in Leeds. This role will be responsible for leading the Finance function and will support the UK Financial Controller.

Client Details

A Global Business Services Company, with the a UK Operation based in Leeds.

Description

The Assistant Financial Controller will be responsible for:

• Supporting the production of accurate consolidated management and financial reporting across the UK group
• Actively support the completion of Financial Reporting requirements including; month and quarterly reporting, annual reports, statutory accounts, oversight of the UK Balance Sheet
• Ensuring compliance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements
• Provide technical and general accounting support to the UK Finance team and wider business
• Constant monitoring of systems and procedures; identify and recommend opportunities for improvement and efficiency's; lead change process as appropriate
• Assist the UK Financial controller in the preparation and review of cash flow forecasting and preparation of budgets and forecasts
• Liaise with US Finance team to ensure understanding and adherence to overall Group policies and procedures

Profile

The successful Assistant Financial Controller should be:

• A Top 10 trained, qualified accountant (ACA)

• Strong people management skills

• High levels of integrity and ethics

• Possess energy and positive attitude with a desire to drive constant improvement and change

• Statutory accounts exposure

• Well organised with excellent attention to detail and a strong sense of urgency

• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in developing strong financial controls and reporting
• Previous US GAAP and SOX exposure

Job Offer

Salary range £50 - £60,000 (doe) plus benefits.