Private Equity & Asset Management
Our client is an acquisitive investment group that is listed on the London Stock Exchange. They are looking to hire a driven and technically-strong accountant to support their CFO as Financial Controller.
Description
Our client is a listed investment group that specialises in the acquisition and development of SMEs in the British engineering and industrial sectors. Reporting to the CFO, the Financial Controller will manage a small team and be responsible for financial control, accounting, and reporting across the business. Your key responsibilities will include managing the year-end audit process according to IFRS, maintaining full accounting records, leading the production of the monthly/ quarterly consolidated financial statements and board pack, co-ordinating the preparation of the budget, developing internal controls, and liaising with the external auditors.
Requirements
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA/CA or equivalent) with strong audit experience and recent exposure to group accounts, ideally within the finance function of a listed business. Financial reporting and accounting experience is important, alongside a strong understanding of IFRS. Strong team leadership and technical accounting skills are absolute pre-requisites.
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Due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience matches the requirements of our client. We are sorry, but if you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Walker Hamill has been a specialist finance and strategy recruiter for approaching 40 years. We have an extensive client group, including major multinational listed organisations, private equity-backed businesses and privately owned companies. We recruit across all sectors and have particularly strong client relationships in media, retail, pharma/biotech, technology, property/real estate, leisure and business services. Headquartered in London, we have additional offices in continental Europe.