Control Team Assistant - #2126929

Join a High-Performing Finance Team

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Control Team Assistant to join a busy Finance team on a fixed-term basis for 6-9 months.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with financial data, building relationships across a business, and supporting key reporting and control processes. You do not need to be a qualified accountant, but you will have a strong interest in finance, excellent attention to detail, and the confidence to work independently while collaborating with a variety of stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the intragroup legal entity recharge process.
• Prepare and maintain the month-end intragroup balance matrix.
• Assist with IM P&L cost allocations across actuals, budgets, and forecasts.
• Work closely with Treasury to support invoicing and payment processes, ensuring timely clearance of intercompany balances.
• Produce ad hoc sales invoices and support credit control activities.
• Help maintain a strong and effective financial control environment.
• Investigate and analyse variances, providing clear explanations where required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support process enhancements.

About You

We're looking for a motivated individual who is comfortable working with financial information and data and enjoys solving problems in a fast-paced environment.

You will ideally have:

• Experience working within a finance, accounts, or business support environment.
• Strong analytical skills with an excellent eye for detail.
• The ability to identify, investigate, and explain variances confidently.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Confidence in challenging processes and escalating concerns when appropriate.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• A collaborative mindset with a willingness to share ideas and support colleagues.
• The ability to present information clearly and concisely to stakeholders.

What's in it for You?

• Opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of finance activities.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Varied role with involvement in reporting, analysis, controls, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent opportunity to develop your finance and commercial awareness skills.
• Hybrid role - 3 days in the office (Leeds Central).

Interested?If you're looking for a varied finance role where you can make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.

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