Assistant Financial Controller

Job in Canterbury, Kent County, CT1, England, UK

Listing for: Fresh People

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-06

Job specializations:

Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Controller, Accounting & Finance, Financial Analyst
Accounting
Financial Reporting, Financial Controller, Accounting & Finance, Financial Analyst

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 - 60000 GBP Yearly GBP 50000.00 60000.00 YEAR

Assistant Financial Controller / Financial Controller Permanent, full-time | Fully office-based Monday–Friday, 9.00am–5.30pm Fresh People is recruiting an Assistant Financial Controller / Financial Controller for an established accountancy and advisory firm in Canterbury. Joining the firm’s internal finance team, you will take a hands-on role in financial reporting, control and day-to-day finance operations. Working closely with senior management, you will provide accurate financial information and meaningful analysis to support business decisions.

The role Prepare monthly management accounts, including reconciliations, variance analysis and commentary. Produce management information and support the preparation of Board papers and senior stakeholder presentations. Manage cashflow forecasting, banking and treasury activities. Oversee purchase and sales ledgers, payment runs and financial controls. Support annual budgets and forecasts, monitoring performance and highlighting risks and opportunities. Assist with year-end accounts and external audit requirements.

Guide finance colleagues and improve reporting, systems and processes. About you Fully ACA or ACCA qualified. Experience as a Financial Controller, Assistant Financial Controller, Finance Manager or an experienced Management Accountant ready to progress. Strong management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and cashflow experience. Confident interpreting financial results and explaining them to senior stakeholders. Comfortable combining detailed operational work with broader financial analysis.

Strong Excel skills and experience using accounting systems. Organised, accurate and proactive, with the ability to manage deadlines and support colleagues.

Experience with in accountancy, professional services or a comparable service-led business would be advantageous. This position is fully office-based in Canterbury, so applicants must be able to commute daily.

To apply Please submit your CV to Fresh People for a confidential discussion.