Financial Accounting & Reporting Assistant Controller

Financial Accounting & Reporting Assistant Controller

Location:

Sheffield

3 days a week in office.

• Support the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting for EMEA entities.
• Assist in managing and maintaining the general ledger and ensuring the integrity of financial data.
• Support revenue reporting activities, including:
  • Revenue recognition compliance
  • Gross vs. net revenue reporting
  • Segment and line-of-business reporting
  • Data integrity within revenue recognition processes
• Ensure costs are recognised appropriately in accordance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and finance teams in the preparation of financial statements.
• Support the reconciliation and substantiation of balance sheet accounts, ensuring any review actions are followed up and resolved.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated reporting, including disclosures supporting SEC reporting requirements such as Quarterly 10-Q and Annual 10-K filings.

• Support compliance with US GAAP, SOX controls and internal financial policies.
• Assist in maintaining and enhancing financial control documentation and testing procedures.
• Help identify and assess risks within financial reporting processes and support remediation activities.
• Ensure the completeness, accuracy and integrity of source data used in financial reporting.
• Support the implementation and adoption of new accounting policies, financial reporting standards and SOX requirements.
• Promote consistent application of accounting policies and reporting standards across the EMEA region.

• Contribute to projects focused on operational excellence, process optimisation and standardisation.
• Support the implementation of global finance systems, controls and processes.
• Assist with aligning EMEA finance practices with global standards across North America and APAC.
• Champion data accuracy, process efficiency and best practice across all reporting activities.

• Strong understanding of financial reporting, accounting principles and controls.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance requirements.
• Experience preparing financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations and reporting packs.
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset and willingness to challenge existing processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working within complex finance environments.