Position: Assistant Financial Controller Location: Brackley (Hybrid after training, if desired) Salary in the region of £33,000 per annum (DOE) Key skills and experience required for the Assistant Financial Controller role: Financial Expertise: Proven experience in a finance department, including journal entries and complex reconciliations. Excel Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, using a variety of formulae and functions. Attention to Detail: Strong analytical skills with a meticulous approach to financial reporting and processes. Adaptability and Problem-Solving: Ability to handle diverse tasks, identify improvements, and implement effective solutions. Strong Interpersonal Skills: Effective communicator, comfortable collaborating across teams and levels within the organisation. Assistant Financial Controller role attributes: Hybrid Working Flexibility: Start office-based, then transition to a hybrid model with at least two days in the office weekly. The Assistant Financial Controller can work 5-days from the office if they wish Career Progression: Opportunity to deputise for the Financial Controller and prepare for a leadership role. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy benefits like mental health support, online GP access, and extensive insurance coverage. Professional Development: Support for CPD with a minimum of 15 hours annually, and training opportunities. Inclusive and Collaborative Environment: Join a close-knit team in a company with a “family” feel, where your contributions truly matter. Assistant Financial Controller overview: Our client, a respected and award-winning specialist insurance company, is seeking a full-time Assistant Financial Controller to join their finance and operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to contribute to the company’s growth while preparing for a leadership role within the finance team. Assistant Financial Controller role responsibilities: Support the finance team with reporting, credit control, premium, and commission payments. Assist in preparing effective management information (MI) and reports for the Board of Directors. Perform complex reconciliations and journal entries with accuracy and attention to detail. Collaborate across teams and levels to ensure smooth financial operations. Deputise for the Financial Controller as needed. Contribute to process improvements and the implementation of robust financial controls. Qualifications and skills for the Assistant Financial Controller job opportunity: Proven experience in a finance department with a strong grasp of accounting and double entry bookkeeping processes. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including a wide range of formulae and functions (i.e. SUMIF, VLOOKUP etc.). Bookkeeping/Accounting qualification (desirable but not essential). Strong problem-solving skills, analytical mindset, and attention to detail. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Assistant Financial Controller - Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Office-based initially, transitioning to a hybrid working model (minimum two days in the office weekly) after training, if desired. The Assistant Financial Controller can also work from the office 5-days a week if preferred (or a consistent variation of both). Salary and annual leave associated to the Assistant Financial Controller role: Annual salary in the region of £33,000 per annum (DOE). 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. Comprehensive benefits package including: Mental health support and access to online GP services. Discounts through a benefits platform. Contributory pension plan. Comprehensive personal accident and travel insurance for employees and their families. Death in service cover. Support for professional training and development (minimum 15 hours CPD annually). Application Details: This role offers a clear pathway for career progression, with the current Assistant Financial Controller retiring in 2025. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the business’s expansion and operational excellence