Junior Finance Controller

Consortium of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Voluntary and Community Organisations Limited; Colwick; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Colwick seeks a proactive qualified accountant to support the Record to Report (RTR) function for multiple UK entities. You will lead the monthly financial close, manage VAT and tax processes, and oversee junior team members. This role is key in ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance, while also driving process improvements within the finance team. If you're looking to make an impact in a dynamic environment, apply now!

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant experienced in managing UK entities' financial operations.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, preferably SOX.
• Experience in coaching and managing junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process for five UK entities.
• Review journals and reconciliations to ensure compliance.
• Manage the VAT process across all UK entities.
• Coordinate reporting for tax areas including PSA and CIS.
• Line manage two UK-based team members, providing guidance.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Knowledge of UK GAAP

Experience with month-end close

VAT knowledge

Team management

Strong communication skills

Adaptability to change

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

EPM

Esker

Job description

Job Location

Colwick, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Location: Colwick, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Pay: 46640.00 to 46640.00

Highlighted points for this job

Qualified accountant for UK entities' Record to Report (RTR) function

Lead monthly close process and ensure timely financial reporting

Manage VAT and other tax processes for UK and Irish entities

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Experience in managing month end close processes and balance sheet integrity

Line management responsibility for two UK based team members

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail oriented qualified accountant to support the Record to Report (RTR) function for a group of five UK entities. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with SOX controls, and delivery of key tax related obligations. You’ll work closely with both UK based colleagues and our Global Business Services (GBS) team, overseeing end-to-end RTR deliverables and contributing to the ongoing development of team capabilities.

This is a great opportunity to take ownership within a dynamic finance function and contribute to continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process for five UK entities, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Review and approve journals and reconciliations prepared by GBS, ensuring alignment with accounting policies.
• Own and deliver assigned RTR outputs, including submission of consolidated results to the Group consolidation system (EPM).
• Act as SOX control owner for designated RTR controls: maintain documentation, support audits/walkthroughs, and remediate deficiencies.
• Coordinate with GBS to ensure SOX related tasks are completed accurately and on schedule, escalating as necessary.
• Manage the VAT process for all UK entities and provide support on various VAT related queries.
• Coordinate reporting for other tax areas such as PSA, CIS, and EIS.
• Support UK corporation tax processes, including quarterly reporting and annual filings for UK entities and the Irish branch.
• Line manage two UK based team members, providing support, guidance, and performance oversight.
• Oversee delivery of RTR tasks across both the UK team and GBS, including prioritisation and capacity planning.
• Promote cross training and professional development to build resilience and reduce key person risk.

Key Skills and Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and internal control frameworks (SOX experience preferred)
• Proven experience managing month end close processes and owning balance sheet integrity
• Good working knowledge of VAT and general tax principles (corporation tax exposure is a plus)
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing junior team members
• Comfortable working with offshore teams, such as GBS functions
• Familiarity with ERP and reporting systems such as SAP, EPM, Esker, or similar
• Highly organised, detail oriented, and capable of balancing technical accuracy with commercial context
• Experience working in a multi entity or shared service environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including working effectively across time zones and departments
• Adaptable and comfortable with change; able to lead others through transition and improvement initiatives

This is a fantastic opportunity to take the lead on a critical function within a fast paced and evolving environment. You will have the chance to make a direct impact on financial processes, team development, and the overall business strategy while working with a talented and supportive team.

If you’re looking for a dynamic role where your leadership and financial expertise will be valued, apply today!