Assistant Financial Controller

Fast growing retail business based in the Walkden area requires an Assistant Financial Controller. Reporting to the Financial Controller this is an excellent role for someone who is 2-4 years PQE and looking for a role that will offer you development and progression.

Duties of the role will include:

• Management of two Junior part qualified Assistant Management Accountants
• Lead the production of the monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow, including variance analysis and commentaries.
• Contribute to annual budgeting and planning process.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations.
• Work closely with the Financial Controller on the year end statutory accounts, audit and tax queries.
• Review accounting processes and practices to improve the efficiency of the finance function.
• Analyse financial information to assist business profitability and growth.
• Assisting the Financial Controller and CFO on ad-hoc analysis such as business cases for investment decisions
• Support a strong learning culture within the team, helping to develop all finance colleagues by providing ad-hoc 'on the job’ training.

The right candidate for the role will be:

• Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent with up to two years PQE experience
• Ability to thrive within a fast-paced environment.
• Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach.
• The ability to create effective working relationships quickly.
• Excellent Excel skills to include pivot tables, look-ups and various formulae.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage time and tasks efficiently.
• Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure.
• Experience with Sage 200 or similar is desirable.

In return this role offers an excellent package along with progression and development for the right person.