Assistant Financial Controller

Reed; Diss; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Assistant Financial Controller

• Hourly Rate: £30 per hour
• Job Type: Temporary
• Location: Diss with hybrid working

Reed Finance are seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to join our clients finance team on a temporary basis for up to 6 months. This role is crucial for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our client's financial operations. The successful candidate will be involved in a wide range of financial processes including month-end closing, stock management, cost control, and reporting.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Take a lead role in month-end closing activities, including company accounting, transport accounting, and ancillary stocks.
• Manage stock effectively to ensure accuracy and optimal levels.
• Play a key role in cost management through daily and weekly cost control activities.
• Maintain key controls reporting and conduct quarterly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Handle fixed asset accounting and manage statistical reporting both internally and externally.
• Responsible for daily KPI reporting and goods receipt processing.
• Manage weekly expenses payments and conduct quality audits.
• Oversee payroll administration and participate in annual reporting activities such as sustainability reports, tax packs, and packaging waste reports.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in financial control or a similar role.
• Candidate must be immediately available or on short notice for this position.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in financial software and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Exposure to a wide range of financial processes and systems.

If you feel you have the relevant qualifications and experience for the Assistant Financial Controller position, please apply online with a copy of your CV attached.