Assistant Financial Controller
- Employer
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- England, West Yorkshire, Leeds
- Salary
- £50000 - £55000 per annum
- Closing date
- Dec 13, 2019
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- Job Role
- Controller
- Sector
- Leisure & Hospitality
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
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.
Company
Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.
We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.
Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.
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