Assistant Financial Controller (Reporting) - Manchester
Location: Manchester
Contract Duration: 10 months
Hours: 40 hours per week
*Urgent 10 Month Contract*
This is a *Manchester* based role with an excellent immediate start within a Global Technology Client that is working to *Drive the timely resolution of reporting and accounting queries.*
Job Summary
Our client is seeking an experienced Assistant Financial Controller (Reporting) to join the Reporting & Operations team in Manchester.
The successful candidate will act as the key technical accounting expert within the Reporting function, taking ownership of group reporting requirements and supporting the end-to-end external audit process. The role requires a strong understanding of both the balance sheet and P&L, with the confidence to challenge accounting treatments and ensure the integrity and accuracy of reported financial information.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the relationship with the Group Reporting function, continuously improving the quality and detail of submissions and schedules provided to Group Finance.
- Drive the timely resolution of reporting and accounting queries.
- Support the management of the external audit process, acting as a key liaison for auditors and coordinating audit deliverables across the finance team.
- Maintain a working understanding of the full balance sheet and P&L to ensure appropriate accounting standards are consistently applied.
- Prepare technical accounting papers covering areas such as provisions, judgements, implementation of new accounting standards, dividends, and related matters.
- Maintain key SOX controls relating to Reporting, including local GAAP to US GAAP reconciliations and checks.
- Support the ongoing development and maintenance of financial systems and processes.
- Participate in finance projects and complete ad hoc tasks as required.
- Lead key monthly management meetings and reporting deliverables.
- Support the financial review and assessment of new contracts.
Stakeholder Management & Communication
The role requires regular interaction with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including:
- Accounting teams in Manchester and Amsterdam
- Group Accounting teams in the US
- FP&A team
- Finance Senior Management Team
- Risk & Compliance team
- External auditors
Skills & Experience
- ACA qualified preferred; ACCA or CIMA qualified candidates will also be considered.
- Approximately 4+ years post-qualification experience preferred.
- Previous experience within a Reporting role.
- Strong understanding of UK GAAP and US GAAP.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- Solution-oriented, proactive, and results-driven approach.
- Self-directed, resourceful, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong communication, analytical, and organisational skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Language Requirement
Please send your CV or call Toni and Elif to discuss further.
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