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Posted 21 July, 2026

Assistant Financial Controller

Reed
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Assistant Financial ControllerLondon | Office-based

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

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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.

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Key responsibilities:

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

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