• Assistant Financial Controller job in Brackley and or Hybrid

Position: Assistant Financial Controller
Location: Brackley (Hybrid after training, if desired)
Salary in the region of £33,000 per annum (DOE)

Key skills and experience required for the Assistant Financial Controller role:

Financial Expertise: Proven experience in a finance department, including journal entries and complex reconciliations.
Excel Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, using a variety of formulae and functions.
Attention to Detail: Strong analytical skills with a meticulous approach to financial reporting and processes.
Adaptability and Problem-Solving: Ability to handle diverse tasks, identify improvements, and implement effective solutions.
Strong Interpersonal Skills: Effective communicator, comfortable collaborating across teams and levels within the organisation.

 

Assistant Financial Controller role attributes:

 

Hybrid Working Flexibility: Start office-based, then transition to a hybrid model * with at least two days in the office weekly.  *The Assistant Financial Controller can work 5-days from the office if they wish!
Career Progression: Opportunity to deputise for the Financial Controller and prepare for a leadership role.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy benefits like mental health support, online GP access, and extensive insurance coverage.
Professional Development: Support for CPD with a minimum of 15 hours annually, and training opportunities.
Inclusive and Collaborative Environment: Join a close-knit team in a company with a “family” feel, where your contributions truly matter.

 

Assistant Financial Controller overview:

 

Our client, a respected and award-winning specialist insurance company, is seeking a full-time Assistant Financial Controller to join their finance and operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to contribute to the company’s growth while preparing for a leadership role within the finance team.

Assistant Financial Controller role responsibilities:

 

  • Support the finance team with reporting, credit control, premium, and commission payments.
  • Assist in preparing effective management information (MI) and reports for the Board of Directors.
  • Perform complex reconciliations and journal entries with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Collaborate across teams and levels to ensure smooth financial operations.
  • Deputise for the Financial Controller as needed.
  • Contribute to process improvements and the implementation of robust financial controls.

     

Qualifications and skills for the Assistant Financial Controller job opportunity:

 

  • Proven experience in a finance department with a strong grasp of accounting and double entry bookkeeping processes.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including a wide range of formulae and functions (i.e. SUMIF, VLOOKUP etc.).
  • Bookkeeping/Accounting qualification (desirable but not essential).
  • Strong problem-solving skills, analytical mindset, and attention to detail.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

 

Assistant Financial Controller - Work Schedule:

 

  • Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
  • Office-based initially, transitioning to a hybrid working model (minimum two days in the office weekly) after training, if desired. The Assistant Financial Controller can also work from the office 5-days a week if preferred (or a consistent variation of both).

     

Salary and annual leave associated to the Assistant Financial Controller role:

 

  • Annual salary in the region of £33,000 per annum (DOE).
  • 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

 

Comprehensive benefits package including:

 

  • Mental health support and access to online GP services.
  • Discounts through a benefits platform.
  • Contributory pension plan.
  • Comprehensive personal accident and travel insurance for employees and their families.
  • Death in service cover.
  • Support for professional training and development (minimum 15 hours CPD annually).

     

Application Details:

 

This role offers a clear pathway for career progression, with the current Assistant Financial Controller retiring in 2025. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the business’s expansion and operational excellence.

 

For further details and to apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications.
 

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Are you an *** Assistant Financial Controller *** looking for a new job role that can offer progression and development?  Can be hybrid - up to 3 days remote, or full-time in the office - it's up to you!
 

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Job Overview

  • Date Posted:
  • Location: Brackley
  • Job Title: Assistant Financial Controller
  • Salary: £32000.00 - £33000.00 pa (DOE)
  • Fixed Term/Permanent: Permanent

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Job Overview

  • Date Posted:
  • Location: Brackley
  • Job Title: Assistant Financial Controller
  • Salary: £32000.00 - £33000.00 pa (DOE)
  • Fixed Term/Permanent: Permanent

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