Assistant Financial Controller

As the Assistant Financial Controller based from Park Royal, Northwest London, NW10 you will be responsible for:The Assistant Financial Controller will support the European Financial Controller in managing the finance function across European entities. The role includes quarterly management reporting, statutory accounting, tax compliance, oversight of bookkeepers, budgeting, and cash flow management.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting & Accounting

• Prepare quarterly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
• Perform variance analysis against budgets and prior periods and provide meaningful financial insights.
• Assist with preparation of annual statutory financial statements under UK GAAP (and IFRS where applicable).
• Support year-end audit processes and liaise with external auditors.
• Maintain general ledger integrity, including balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany accounting.

Tax & Compliance

• Assist in preparation and review of VAT returns across UK and European entities.
• Support corporation tax reporting in coordination with external advisors.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory and regulatory requirements.

Team Oversight & Coordination

• Coordinate and oversee bookkeepers and external accounting providers across European subsidiaries.
• Review accounting entries, reconciliations, and financial submissions to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Support implementation and maintenance of strong financial controls.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow

• Assist in preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Monitor financial performance against budget.
• Prepare and maintain group cash flow forecasts and support working capital management.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Support improvements in financial reporting, controls, and processes.
• Assist with ERP system maintenance, implementation, or optimisation.