The Ideal profile is someone coming from a top 20 accountancy practice with 1-2 years PQE (ACA OR ACCA)

This role supports the Financial Controller in delivering high-quality financial reporting across a complex multi-entity group. The successful candidate will take ownership of key areas including audit, statutory reporting, technical accounting, and stakeholder reporting processes.
Acting as a key point of contact for auditors, tax advisors, and other external partners, the role offers broad exposure to investor reporting, financing structures, and strategic business initiatives within a fast-growing private equity-backed organisation.
Working closely with both the Group Financial Controller and CFO, the individual will be given significant responsibility from an early stage. The role is designed to develop into a future finance leadership position, with a clear progression pathway towards the Group Financial Controller role.
Key Responsibilities

Audit & Statutory Reporting

• Lead the annual Group audit process, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
• Oversee the outsourced preparation and delivery of statutory financial statements and tax returns.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all statutory and compliance obligations.

Financial & Stakeholder Reporting

• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for shareholders, investors, and lenders.
• Coordinate and manage lender reporting requirements across the Group.
• Respond to ad-hoc queries and information requests from investors and other stakeholders.

Technical Accounting & Controls

• Act as the primary finance lead for technical accounting matters, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
• Prepare technical accounting and position papers for significant or complex transactions.
• Present accounting conclusions and recommendations to auditors and key stakeholders.
• Review consolidated financial information and challenge accounting treatments where appropriate.

Projects & Strategic Support

• Support strategic initiatives including acquisitions, refinancing, corporate restructures, and business growth activities.
• Contribute to financial analysis and wider business projects as required by senior leadership.

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with external advisors, including auditors, tax advisors, and administrators.
• Support the Group Financial Controller and CFO with ad-hoc requests and cross-functional initiatives.