Chartered Accountant & Controls Manager | SOX & Compliance Lead
Sunderland, UK
May 22, 2026
Permanent
Full‑time
Key Responsibilities
* Own the SOX Framework – End‑to‑end ownership: documenting processes, identifying risks, designing effective controls, and ensuring full, ongoing compliance.
* Keep audit readiness – Lead control execution and reviews, maintain high‑quality evidence, coordinate testing cycles, and resolve any gaps or deficiencies promptly.
* Collaborate & influence – Act as primary point of contact for internal audit, external audit, and Group SOX teams, ensuring our standards meet or exceed expectations.
* Drive improvement & transformation – Contribute to ERP upgrades and process changes, ensuring new systems and workflows are compliant, efficient, and scalable.
Required Qualifications
* Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
* Post‑qualification experience in financial reporting, internal audit, or business controls.
* Proven experience documenting, testing, and improving processes and controls.
* Track record of designing or running internal control frameworks.
* Solid background in management accounts and statutory reporting.
* Confident user of ERP financial systems.
* Strong organisational skills, ability to deliver to deadlines, and confidence to influence senior stakeholders.
Bonus Points
* Experience working in a SOX‑regulated environment.
* Familiarity with tools such as AuditBoard, BlackLine, Sage 200, or Microsoft Business Central.
* Background in pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, or other regulated industries.
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