Assistant Financial Controller

Assistant Financial Controller

Brighton

Permanent

Salary negotiable plus study support available

Our client is a flourishing hospitality business experiencing excellent year on year growth and driving the business towards their next phase of expansion with 2 new units due to be opened soon. This dynamic and innovative business is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to work closely with the Financial Controller in managing the finance function effectively and providing meaningful reports and analysis to aid commercial business decisions.

This person will join a team of 5 in finance and be the succession plan for the Financial Controller who is currently working towards Finance Director status. This organisation pride themselves on their approach to staff development, offering supported and genuine opportunities for progression alongside study support.

This is a contemporary business and well-known brand in the Sussex area with a friendly, highly collaborative office environment. The role would suit a committed Assistant Accountant / Senior Finance Assistant who is looking for that next step in their career and willing to put in the work and show the dedication to get there. We’re looking for someone sharp, intelligent, and driven to deliver and improve themselves. Someone who will relish the opportunity to grow in seniority alongside the organisation’s continued growth.

Key aspects of role:

- Authorising payments

- Allocating payments to balance sheet

- Balance sheet reconciliations

- Fixed assets, prepayments, accruals

- Helping FC with month end close

- P&L preparation and assisting FC with wider management reporting

- Providing cover for the Accounts Assistant

Please apply via website or contact Georgina at Harvey John for more information.