Job title: Assistant Controller
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Skills: management accountant data analyst finance analyst
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £42,000.00
Location: Leicester, UK
Job ID: 72386

Job Description

Assistant Controller - based Leicester

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled professional to join a team in a dynamic and impactful role to provide financial control and reporting for a specific business area. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, collaborate with talented colleagues, and grow within a supportive and innovative environment.  If  you are currently in a similar role, or are a management accountant looking to focus more on data analytics, this might be the role for you.  Our client is a global organisation looking to add to their team.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary up to £42,000 DOE and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Monday to Friday hours.
  • Hybrid working - 3 days office and 2 home
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment
  • Access to cutting-edge tools and resources to excel in your role.

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage financial month end processes including accruals, prepayments and journal entries.
  • Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts.
  • Provide analytical insight and variance analysis to explain performance against budget, forecast and prior periods
  • Maintain and reconcile key balance sheets.
  • Develop and enhance reporting tools including M3 ERP, SQL, Power BI, QlikView

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in a similar role accounting, financial control, or management reporting
  • Strong knowledge of month end and reporting processes
  • Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Proficiency in relevant tools and technologies.
  • A commitment to professional growth and development.

Desirable

  • Experience with Power BI
  • Business or accounting qualifications (AAT / CIMA / ACCA or equivalent

If you are a motivated professional looking to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.