Assistant Financial Controller — Multi-Entity Finance Lead

Assistant Financial Controller London Office-based

We're partnering with an established software business looking to appoint an Assistant Financial Controller to join their finance team.

This is a broad, hands‑on role supporting the Financial Controller, with exposure across core accounting, month‑end and group reporting. You'll play a key role in maintaining day‑to‑day finance operations, with the opportunity to take ownership of entities, including overseas subsidiaries, over time.

• Oversee purchase/sales ledgers, cashbooks and bank reconciliations
• Manage intercompany balances and multi‑currency transactions
• Support month‑end (accruals, prepayments, reporting)
• Assist with VAT, statutory accounts and wider compliance
• Provide cover for the Financial Controller when required

• 3‑5+ years' experience in a finance role
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
• Confident with reconciliations and month‑end processes
• Able to work independently in a hands‑on environment
• Ideally studying AAT/ACCA/CIMA with multi-entity exposure

A great opportunity for someone looking to step into a broad, number two role within a collaborative and growing business. If you are interested in this role, please do not hesitate to reach out.