Assistant Financial Controller in London - eFinancialCareers

OUR CLIENT is an established and successful international real estate property investment company within the office space. They are now looking for an Assistant Financial Controller for a newly created position resulting from continued growth and expansion. The Assistant Financial Controller will support the Finance Director in managing all aspects of financial reporting, controls, and business processes within the investment property operations. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to contribute across multiple areas of finance, including statutory reporting, management accounting, and business support.

THE ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES for Assistant Financial Controller will include:

• Prepare annual statutory financial statements and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Prepare quarterly interim reports and financial statements for UK subsidiary companies.
• Manage month-end closing processes and ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Preparing statutory accounts and statements.
• Support and mentor bookkeeping staff to maintain clean ledgers, accurate records, and effective accounting systems.
• Produce ad hoc management reports and analysis for senior management decision-making.
• Assist with special projects, including acquisitions, restructures, and tax-related processes.

THE PERSON and SKILLS REQUIREMENTS for Assistant Financial Controller:

Candidate Profile

• Professional qualification: ACA or ACCA (or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in financial statement preparation and bookkeeping.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel; ability to manage and analyse large data sets.
• Audit experience is a strong advantage.
• Experience in real estate or property investment is desirable.
• Familiarity with a property management/accounting systems is an advantage.

Personal Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A proactive self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to perform effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Well-organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Professional, dynamic, and results-driven individual.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus
• Health benefits
• Career progression

Fully office based role offering a chance to gain a broad range of experience and skills

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OUR SPECIALISM

Based in Mayfair in London, Trident are a specialist, boutique real estate recruitment consultancy who identify talent in property, finance and accounting.

As a market leader we offer innovative, flexible and tailor made holistic solutions to the global real estate markets.

OUR APPROACH

Established in 1987 and with over 35 years of consulting, Trident International is an industry-leading boutique recruitment consultancy, offering a comprehensive suite of recruitment solutions with an emphasis on financial and professional recruitment for the global real estate market.

We are a consultancy with a clear vision - our mission being to match the best market talent to the right organisation, helping to drive both clients’ businesses and candidates’ careers forward.

Taking a holistic approach to recruitment, we have well over 100 years+ of sector experience across our Partners and Associates. Working in synergy with our clients, we partner with them as an extension of their team to attract and hire the best talent.

CONTACT US

If you would like to work with an established and recognised, proven consultancy (as a Client, Candidate or a potential employee) that is responsive to market changes, adds value wherever possible, and acts with ethical integrity at every step of the way - then please get in touch with us and we will be delighted to discuss your requirements and advise further.