Summary

• An excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to support the Financial Controller in leading the financial control function, ensuring robust financial reporting, strong governance, regulatory compliance, and effective finance operations.
• This role is ideal for an experienced finance professional with expertise in financial controls, statutory reporting, audit management, and systems optimisation who is passionate about using technology to improve finance processes and support organisational impact.

Who are we 
Our client is a well-established charitable organisation dedicated to improving outcomes for local communities through strategic investment, innovation, and research. The organisation works closely with public sector bodies, researchers, and community partners to maximise its impact and deliver meaningful change.

The Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Assistant Financial Controller will play a key leadership role across financial control, systems, compliance, and finance operations.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead on financial controls and statutory compliance.
• Oversee year-end accounts and audit processes.
• Drive improvements across finance systems and reporting processes.
• Manage and develop a small finance team.
• Support automation, AI adoption, and wider process improvement initiatives.

Main Duties
Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you will ensure accurate financial reporting, effective controls, and operational excellence.

• Prepare and oversee statutory accounts in line with relevant accounting standards and sector requirements.
• Manage external audits, VAT returns, tax-related claims, and regulatory reporting.
• Strengthen and maintain finance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Lead the optimisation of finance systems and systems integrations.
• Oversee month-end processes, reconciliations, and finance operations.
• Line manage and support the development of finance team members.

The Successful Candidate

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and statutory reporting requirements.
• Proven experience managing financial controls, year-end processes, and external audits.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using ERP or finance systems to deliver high-quality financial information and process improvements. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar platforms would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Salary: £60,000–£65,000 per annum.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Competitive employer pension contribution.
• Collaborative, values-driven culture with a strong commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic projects, including systems transformation and AI-enabled finance initiatives.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We believe diverse teams drive innovation and success. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and creating inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and seek to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.