Financial & Accounting Controller – Month End

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Junior Controller – Reporting

Location: Manchester (Hybrid) | Exp: 4+ Years PQE | Focus: Month-end

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

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Why Join?

A high-visibility role for a solution-oriented professional looking to drive reporting standards within a global, fast-paced finance function.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Junior Controller – Reporting

Location: Manchester (Hybrid) | Exp: 4+ Years PQE | Focus: Month-end

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

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Why Join?

A high-visibility role for a solution-oriented professional looking to drive reporting standards within a global, fast-paced finance function.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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Posted: May 18th, 2026