Assistant Financial Controller
* Location: Remote (UK - Work from home with one day a week in Slough office)
* Job Type: Full-time
* Salary: £40,000-£55,000
We are seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to join our rapidly growing international business. This role offers the opportunity to be a pivotal part of our finance team, supporting both our UK operations and our Irish entity. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, excel in a team environment, and thrive in a role that demands open communication and a productive work atmosphere.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Liaise with sales and logistics teams to ensure goods are shipped and invoiced in a timely manner.
* Cover for Finance Assistant during leave, including raising sales invoices, processing purchase invoices, and performing bank reconciliations.
* Approve sales invoices raised by the Finance Assistant.
* Assist with weekly cash flow statements to send to the US team, ensuring aged debtors and creditors are reconciled.
* Regularly review aged debtors with the Finance Assistant and follow up where needed.
* Assist with month-end reporting, including creating accrual, prepayment, and depreciation journals.
* Review Balance Sheet reconciliations including intercompany loans.
* Approve lower value POs to suppliers.
* Monitor new supplier and customer creation.
* Check and approve staff expenses.
* Review VAT returns for both the UK and Ireland.
* Review Intrastat and VIES reports for Ireland.
* Process monthly payroll for the UK with the payroll provider.
* Calculate commission payments for sales staff.
* Assist the Financial Controller with year-end requirements.
* General finance administration tasks as needed.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA).
* Experience with Xero and Salesforce.
* Detail-oriented with excellent communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.
* Strong work ethic, flexible, team player with the ability to think and work independently.
* Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
* Experience with EU VAT is desirable.
* High level of customer ethos and happy to work mainly from home.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Flexible remote working options.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development.
* Supportive team environment.
To apply for the Assistant Financial Controller position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
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