Assistant Financial Controller

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. Own the month-end close from start to finish, ensuring it is accurate and timely .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in month-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis while ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Proficient in strengthening financial controls and utilizing AI tools for enhanced reporting and analysis.

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ACA QualificationMonth-End Close ExperienceBalance Sheet ReconciliationFinancial Controls ImprovementAI Tools Utilization

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Hard Skills

Variance AnalysisJournal PostingFinancial ReportingVAT Returns PreparationR&D Tax Claims Experience

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCuriosityAmbition

Tools & Technologies

NetSuite

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAACCACIMA

Industry Keywords

Tech SectorAudit Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the month-end close from start to finish, ensuring it is accurate and timely
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and post journals, keeping the ledger clean and well evidenced
Run variance analysis and build the monthly MI pack, explaining movements
Strengthen financial controls and automate manual steps
Prepare VAT returns and assist with group reporting
Work with FP&A to ensure numbers behind budgets and senior reporting are accurate
Support the annual audit and work with external auditors
Use AI tools for reconciliations, analysis and reporting, and share effective approaches with the team
Handle ad hoc finance projects, including R&D tax claims where experienced
Report to Sarah Phillips

Requirements

What you’ll need

An ACA qualification, ideally recently qualified; strong ACCA or CIMA candidates also considered
Practice background with hands-on month-end experience, from non-audit client work or industry
Solid core accounting and close attention to detail, including balance sheet reconciliations, journals and variance analysis
Experience strengthening financial controls or improving a finance process
Curiosity and ambition, with drive to push things forward and keep learning
Interest in AI and current use of AI at work or in personal time
Audit experience nice to have
Experience using NetSuite nice to have
Experience automating finance processes nice to have
Exposure to R&D tax claims nice to have
Experience in the tech sector nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days of holiday (+ Bank Holidays)
Share Incentive Plan
Workplace Pension
Private Medical Insurance, including Dental, Optical and Mental Health support options
Various Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Holiday Purchase, Tech, Gym, Cycle to Work, Electric Vehicle, Private Medical Insurance for families
Enhanced Parental Leave and Pay
£1000 toward relevant professional qualifications
£500 per annum towards learning and development
3 days paid leave for L&D purposes
Hybrid working, typically three days a week in the Central London office; fewer office days can be accommodated for longer commute times