Risk & Controls Accountant

Position: Risk & Controls Accountant
Interested in understanding how finance processes work across a large organisation?

Looking for a role where you can get involved in governance, risk and improving the way things operate?

A major Teesside based business is looking to appoint a Risk and Internal Controls Accountant into a newly created role within their finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to join the organisation during a period of change, including the implementation of a new ERP system.

You will gain exposure across finance and operations, helping review and strengthen financial processes, controls and governance across the business.

What you will be doing

Reviewing and documenting finance processes as part of a new ERP implementation

Identifying and testing internal financial controls

Supporting internal and external audit activity

Assisting with finance related compliance including tax matters

Supporting risk reporting and governance processes

Working with teams across the business to understand and improve processes

Who this could suit

This role is open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including:

Accountants looking for a broader role within finance

Individuals working in internal audit, controls, governance or compliance

Practice trained accountants considering a move into industry

Finance professionals with an interest in risk, processes and systems

What matters most is a curious mindset, strong attention to detail and the confidence to ask questions and challenge how things are done.

Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA would be beneficial but are not essential.

What's in it for you

Opportunity to join a large and well established regional employer

Exposure to a major ERP transformation project

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working hours

35 hour working week

Hybrid working with 1 day per week from home

Long term career development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

If you are interested in a role where you can build experience in finance governance, risk and internal controls while working across a large and complex organisation, we would love to hear from you