Assistant Financial Controller

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.