UK Controller

Our large-scale international technology client is seeking a skilled and proactive fully qualified accountant to take on an exciting UK Controller position within their established team.

Client Details

Our large-scale international technology client is seeking a skilled and proactive fully qualified accountant to take on an exciting UK Controller position within their established team.

Description

The UK Controller will lead on a broad range of activities including leading the monthly reporting cycle for the UK, preparation and delivery of UK statutory accounts, efficiency improvements, international tax deliverables and playing a pivotal role in implementing a new finance system, in addition to numerous other ad-hoc projects.

Main Responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of IFRS consolidated statutory accounts including support of the Audit (Working closely with the company's external auditor)
• Support statutory reporting group to complete and file UK statutory accounts
• Support statutory compliance requirements
• Support local accounting and bridging between local accounts and group accounts
• Contact person for finance operation functions with other accounting shared services: AP, Payroll, Revenue, Tax
• Review and reconciliation of UK balance sheets
• GL ownership for UK legal entities - ongoing and at period close
• Support other GL activities and projects as required

Profile

We are inviting applications from individuals with the following skills and attributes:

• Fully qualified with post-qualification experience
• Practice background with some experience working in industry (preferred)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
• Strong IT skills, with specific expertise using Excel.
• Experience with Oracle or other ERP Applications would be advantageous
• Proactive "can-do" attitude and sets high standards
• Commitment to quality in all aspects of work
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines

Job Offer

In return for your hard work and dedication, you will receive a highly competitive salary, in addition to a car allowance, bonus and extensive benefits.