Average Financial Assistant salary in the UK

Marks Sattin are delighted to recruiting a Financial Controller for a Hull based manufacturing business. Responsibilities will include: Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with the Operations Director, ensuring the provision of accurate financial information and assisting in strategic planning to support the effective running of the businessBuild and maintain strong relationships with Factory Management, establishing two-way communication and accurate provision of information to support the efficient running and continuous improvement of the siteWork with the senior management team to develop and implement strategies for the growth of the business while improving the return on the shareholder's investmentWork with the senior management team to plan and implement working capital targets which will improve the cash flow of the businessReconciliation and auditing of financial control information, providing accurate information to internal site departments and BU and group management and meeting all reporting deadlinesProvide financial governance and control for all aspects of the business in line with the accountancy manual and IFRSMaintain true and accurate financial records and audit trails for all statutory, internal and external auditing purposesWork with the senior management team to prepare the annual budget and weekly forecasts to agreed deadlinesWork with the senior management team to deliver the agreed annual budget and weekly forecasts and when necessary provide analysis of variances from budget / forecast This opportunity is ideally suited to an qualified Finance Manager / Financial Controller with a background in commercial and operational finance.

Based in Northampton, Northamptonshire our award-winning client is looking for a Financial Controller to join the team on a permanent, hybrid-working basis, with 3 days required in the office per week. This role would suit an ACA/ACCA qualified accountant who is from an audit background looking for their 2nd role out of practice. They will be responsible for supervising and reviewing the financial month end close process for the business with particular focus on meeting reporting deadlines and other work performed by junior members of the team. The company are leading financial services provider with over 700 employees across their brands, and a turnover of over £150 million which makes this the ideal business for someone who wants to develop their career. The successful individual will be ACA/ACCA qualified with previous experience of managing a team. They will have experience working with group consolidations, accounts preparation audit in either practice or industry. IFRS/FRS/UK GAAP experience is also essential. Good technical accounting knowledge as well as modelling is also required for this role. Sage X3, ZAPP, VENA systems experience is desired, but not essential. Duties will include: Review the financial month end close process for the business group with particular focus on meeting reporting deadlines and review of journal postings and other work performed by junior members of the team.Develop plans to significantly reduce the time taken to complete the month-end process and reporting outputsLead and manage 3 direct reports and overall assist the junior members of the team whenever requiredIdentify and assist with the implementation of systems and processes to automate and develop the finance controls team strategyDevelop and maintain the Group accounting policies in line with FRS 102 to keep abreast with changes in accounting standardsKey contact for external auditors and liaising with auditors to ensure timely completion of the group legal entities statutory accountsSupport the design and implementation of a robust control environment focussed on risk management and strong internal control frameworkDeliver new ways of working, with the ability to challenge the status quo through the use of initiative, creativity and innovative thinking.Personal credibility as the leader, with the ability to provide strong leadership, motivation and direction for junior members of the team. This position is a great opportunity for a talented individual who has the desire to join a fast-growing company. For more information about this role or any other hybrid working Financial Controller jobs based in Northampton, Northamptonshire please contact me in confidence or visit our website. Every application will receive a response as this is the recognised working practice at MRK Associates. MRK Associates - AGY Helping you build the career you deserve

Our client, an organisation with an impressive global footprint and a fantastic culture that engenders loyalty, as well as clear opportunities to progress, is looking for a talented and credible Financial Accountant to join its ranks.Directly working for the Financial Reporting manager, you'll play a key role in producing high quality financial information, supporting the month end reporting process and year end consolidations. Main duties include, but not limited to:* Supporting the financial control process to ensure smooth audit * Producing the month end report* Providing complete and accurate balance sheet reconciliations * Assisting with month end tasks (prepayments and fixed asset reconciliations)* Collating and preparing recharge invoices* Fixed asset accounting* Maintaining prepayment accounts* Monthly journal postings* Posting depreciation charge Key skills & experience required:* Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)* Strong experience in a similar financial accounting role, or gleaned from practice/audit * Competent excel skills* Able to work in a corporate environment with strict deadlines* Strong communication skills, capable of building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders * Demonstrates initiative and personal drive to achieve high standards * Team player, enjoys collaboration and sharing in successThis is brilliant opportunity for an astute and technically minded Accountant to join a leading employer of choice with an almost unbeatable track record for employee retention and satisfaction. AGY - Vitae Financial RecruitmentWe Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration