Assistant Financial Controller

The Role

A position has arisen for ideally a qualified ACA; ACCA or CIMA accountant with a growing FCA regulated public sector pension fund as an Assistant Financial Controller based in the City of London. This role has come about due to growth and a restructure and requires someone looking for the next step in their career. You will work in a medium sized Finance team and report to the Financial Controller and CFO and will be responsible for the day to day running of the core accounting functions. You will also be responsible for the training and appraisal of 4 junior members of staff. This broad role would suit a newly qualified accountant from a small firm or someone working in an administrator looking for their first in house role. The scope of the role provides a broad overview of the finance function as a whole and allows you to be part of an exciting new project with room for exponential growth. Robert Half Financial Services.

Your Profile

This Pension Fund based in the City of London are looking ideally for a fully qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a minimum of 3 years experience under their belt to join as an Assistant Financial Controller. Financial Services experience is not necessary but having drive and determination is essential. Ideally you will have graduated then joined either a practice (ACA) or recently completed ACCA or CIMA. Ideally having graduated with a 2:1 from university and strong academics are sought after. Robert Half Financial Services.

The Company

The new employee will be based in their HQ in the City of London. The firm is an exciting new partnership between Public Sector parties responsible for managing Pension Funds. They formed early in 2016 and since then have launched 4 investment vehicles with a combined total of just under £5billion in AUM. Due to a restructure and growth they are looking for an Assistant Financial Controller to come in and support the FC in the day to day management of core finance duties. Currently they represent the pension arrangements of over half a millions members and 1000 employers with plenty of room for growth. Robert Half Financial Services.

Salary & Benefits

The Assistant FC based in the City of London will ideally be a qualified accountant ACA, ACCA or CIMA for this pension fund administrator will be offered £50,000 - £55,000. Progression and a strong careers path are up for grabs. 30 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) and a sizeable pension contribution are available as well as the possibility of working from home. Robert Half Financial Services.

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply.