Assistant Financial Controller - Newry area - Up to £60,000 DOE Why apply for this role? Salary up to £60,000 Flexible hours Company Pension Hybrid working considered after 6 months About the company: HireIQ Finance are delighted to work exclusively with a long standing client in the County Down area as they seek to appoint an Assistant Financial Controller. This is an outstanding opportunity for a ambitious, hands on finance professional, 3-5 years post qualified, keen to take their career to the next level, working closely with the Group Financial Controller. Key Responsibilities: Support the preparation of monthly group consolidation and management accounts Assist with year-end statutory accounts and audit process Ensure consistent and accurate financial reporting across group entities Maintain and improve financial controls and reporting processes across the group Play a key role in ERP system implementation, upgrades, or finance system enhancements Identity opportunities to improve finance processes through system automation and reporting tools Work with Finance teams to ensure finance requirements are correctly captured and delivered Maintain and improve internal controls for users, processes and report requests Prepare and evaluate group wide regional profitability reports Produce regular customer and market profitability reports, analysing revenue/margin Manage and oversee intercompany transactions, reconciliations across group entities Ensure timely reconciliation of all intercompany balances and resolution of any discrepancies Support daily group cashflow management, forecasting and reporting Monthly review of Balance Sheet reconciliations to ensure an audit ready approach Your Experience: Qualified CIMA, ACA, ACCA QBE Considered with relevant experience Strong knowledge of accounting standards and best practices Proficient in Excel, Word and MS Outlook; Excellent administration skills, organised and able to prioritise work load; Possess excellent communication and problem solving skills; For further information on this opportunity or if you are considering making the next step in your career get in touch with James McCord @ HIREIQ Skills: Management accounts costing financial analysis reporting forecasting budgeting Benefits: flexible hours pension free parking