Assistant Financial Controller

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.; Frimley; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in the UK is seeking an experienced Assistant Financial Controller to oversee financial operations across the UK & Ireland. This role involves leading financial close, ensuring compliance, and managing a team of five accountants. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience and strong Excel skills. The position offers a competitive benefits package and hybrid working options.

Benefits

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Pension: 5% employee / 3% employer

Life assurance (3x salary)

Bupa healthcare

50% off doughnuts & 30% off drinks

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a qualified accountant.
• Resilient, organized, and detail-driven.
• Strong communicator with excellent Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial close cycles and statutory reporting.
• Manage VAT, PSA, and support corporation tax.
• Analyze performance vs budget/forecast.
• Develop a team of accountants.
• Ensure accurate balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support audits.
• Lead finance projects.

Skills

Qualified accountant with 5+ years' experience

Strong communicator

Excellent systems skills

Excel skills

Tools

CODA

Job description

Assistant Financial Controller – UK & Ireland

Location: Frimley | Contract: Permanent

We’re looking for an experienced Assistant Financial Controller to play a key role in leading financial operations across the UK & Ireland. This position oversees the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close (US & UK GAAP), ensures compliance and strong financial controls (including SOX), and manages a team of five accountants.

You’ll work closely with teams across the business, supporting budgeting, forecasting, audits and process improvements, while helping to drive high-quality reporting and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead UK&I financial close cycles and statutory reporting
• Manage VAT, PSA, Environmental Levies and support corporation tax
• Analyse results and performance vs budget/forecast
• Develop and lead a team of accountants
• Ensure accurate balance sheet reconciliations
• Support internal and external audits
• Lead and contribute to finance projects

About You

• Qualified accountant with 5+ years’ experience
• Resilient, organised and detail driven
• Strong communicator with excellent systems and Excel skills (CODA a plus)

What’s in it for You

• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays (option to buy 5)
• Pension: 5% employee / 3% employer
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Bupa healthcare, We Care and Grocery Aid
• Hybrid working: 3 days in Support Office (Frimley)
• 50% off doughnuts & 30% off drinks, in-office treats and full access to Treat box

Why Join Us

This role offers genuine influence across the UK & Ireland business. You’ll help shape processes, support key decisions, and play a meaningful part in building a high-performing finance function within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full-time