Assistant Financial Controller

Huntress - Key Accounts; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Assistant Financial Controller - UK

Location: Richmond area London
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week)

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Finance Controller to manage and oversee the day-to-day accounting for the UK operations for this growing business. This role will involve leading a small team, ensuring financial processes are efficient, and supporting the implementation of a new ERP system. The role is critical in maintaining strong financial controls, meeting reporting deadlines, and managing external funder requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial operations, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Lead a small finance team (currently 2-3 direct reports), providing mentorship and professional development.
• Ensure monthly management accounts and financial reports are prepared and reviewed on time.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning across multiple entities.
• Supervise inter-company transactions and reconciliations across multiple currencies.
• Lead the annual audit process, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting.
• Support the implementation of a new ERP system and drive process improvements.
• Oversee tax compliance, including VAT returns, corporate tax planning, and R&D tax relief.
• Work closely with external funders, auditors, and internal stakeholders.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA).
• Strong hands-on experience with accounting transactions, management accounts, and reporting.
• Experience in construction, real estate development, infrastructure, or capital-intensive industries a plus.
• Proficiency in financial software such as Xero, Concur, and Anaplan (preferred).
• Strong Excel skills and ability to manage multi-currency transactions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to be part of a global, high-growth organisation.
• Opportunities for progression.
• Exposure to large-scale projects in the UK and internationally.
• Hybrid working and flexibility in working hours.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment with career development opportunities.

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.