Financial Controller - Legal Entity Accounting

The Financial Controller will oversee financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance across a Wealth Management environment. This temporary role in based across London and Leicester.

Client Details

Our client is a reputable financial services organisation, known for its structured approach and commitment to excellence. Operating as a medium-sized entity, they are dedicated to providing exceptional services and maintaining high standards in their industry.

Description

• Own and deliver the month-end close process across multiple legal entities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts for each individual entity, with a strong focus on balance sheet integrity and P&L accuracy.
• Perform detailed variance analysis at entity level, providing clear explanations and insight into monthly movements.
• Ensure appropriate accounting treatment and compliance with relevant accounting standards for each entity.
• Maintain and strengthen entity-level financial controls, processes, and reconciliations.
• Act as the primary finance contact for each legal entity, building a strong understanding of entity-specific activity and risks.
• Support statutory reporting requirements where required and liaise with auditors as part of the year-end process.
• Assist with regulatory returns where applicable (experience beneficial but not essential).
• Work closely with wider finance teams to ensure consistency and alignment across the group.

Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with 2-5 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong experience delivering month-end accounting in a multi-entity or group environment.
• Confident working autonomously and taking ownership of multiple legal entities.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong balance sheet and reconciliation experience.
• Comfortable working in a role focused on monthly accounting rather than quarterly or annual reporting cycles.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial movements clearly to stakeholders.
• Experience with regulatory or statutory returns is advantageous but not essential.

Job Offer

• Competitive daily rate of £500 to £600, depending on experience (outside IR35).
• Opportunity to contribute to a respected financial services organisation.
• Temporary position offering valuable experience in a dynamic environment.
• Travel expense supported between London and Leicester on occasions.

If you are an experienced Financial Controller seeking a new opportunity, we encourage you to apply now and take the next step in your professional journey.