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MW Recruitment Limited
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Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
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Posted:
06.06.2025
Expiry Date:
21.07.2025
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Job Description:
A well-established banking institution is seeking a Financial Controller to join their Wealth and Asset Management arm. Duties will include maintaining internal controls over financial, tax, and regulatory reporting, and producing commentary to support management and forecasting.
Main Responsibilities
* Managing day-to-day finance operations with a team of two direct reports
* Performing all related accounting functions required to maintain the general ledger in compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, and company policies and procedures
* Analytical review and analysis of financial data, generating monthly trend reports, and performing balance sheet reconciliations to ensure financial statement accuracy and investigating variances
* Monitoring and managing financial risks in line with compliance and regulations
* Completing all HMRC filings and returns, including corporation taxes and VAT, in accordance with tax policy. Liaising with group tax team and HMRC on enquiries
* Preparation of formal year-end statutory accounts and coordinating external audit activities within the business, liaising with external auditors
* Overseeing bank reconciliations and maintaining cash flow forecasts to ensure funds are available to meet obligations
* Driving the team’s automation strategy, with scope to redesign manual processes, particularly around financial operations
* Deputising for the Head of Finance as appropriate
* Regulatory reporting, liquidity, and capital requirements calculations, analysis, and management under the ICARA regime
Experience/Qualifications
Qualified accountant with significant experience as a Financial Controller
Experience in team management
Analytical mindset and enthusiasm for new challenges and process improvements
Ability to work accurately and meet strict deadlines
Academic qualifications: ACA/ACCA/CIMA, with a minimum of 5 years post-qualified experience
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