Assistant Financial Controller

Selecta

Assistant Financial Controller overseeing UK reporting, controls and audits for Selecta’s unattended coffee and convenience vending business. Supporting ERP transition and process automation.

Posted 9/11/2026contractHemel Hempstead • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong technical accounting expertise, particularly in IFRS 16 and month-end reporting, while effectively managing balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls. Capable of providing insightful analysis and driving process improvements in a fast-paced finance environment.

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IFRS 16 ReportingMonth-End ReportingBalance Sheet ReconciliationFinancial ControlsQualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

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Hard Skills

Technical Accounting KnowledgeVariance AnalysisCognos ReportingExcel SkillsStatutory Accounts PreparationIntercompany ReconciliationData ValidationProcess MappingFinancial AnalysisForecasting

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAnalytical AbilityOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsSelf-Motivated Team Player

Tools & Technologies

FloQastERP SystemsPowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAACCACIMA

Industry Keywords

Month-End CloseRevenue ReportingP&L CommentaryCash Flow ReportingAudit ProcessProcess ImprovementFP&A

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CognosERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help lead the UK month-end close and ensure accurate, complete and understood results
Own Technical and Wholesale revenue and margin reporting, including actuals and variances to budget and forecast
Prepare and review journals, perform variance analysis and provide business insight
Own payroll journals and related reconciliations, liaising with HR and SD Worx
Provide P&L and balance sheet variance commentary
Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual Cognos reports to Group
Complete intercompany reconciliations and netting submissions to Treasury
Own IFRS 16 reporting
Prepare, review and maintain balance sheet reconciliations in FloQast
Operate, evidence and monitor key financial controls
Act as day-to-day contact for external auditors
Lead year-end statutory accounts preparation and the audit process
Support free cash flow reporting and forecasting
Support new ERP transition through data validation, process mapping and testing
Drive reporting-cycle process improvement and automation
Support annual budgeting and FP&A
Deputise for the Head of Financial Control and handle ad hoc senior-management requests

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong technical accounting knowledge, including leases (IFRS 16)
Experience of month-end reporting and group reporting across multiple subsidiaries
Understanding of balance sheet management, movements, cash and working capital
Working knowledge of statutory accounts preparation and external audit processes
Ability to identify control and process weaknesses and implement best practice
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or equivalent)
Approximately 3–5 years' post-qualification experience
Experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven finance function
Experience owning balance sheet reconciliations, including reviewing others' work
Strong Excel skills, including lookups, SUMIFS and pivot tables
Ability to apply systems knowledge to solve problems
PowerPoint capability for reporting packs
Accuracy, attention to detail, analytical and numerical ability
Ability to explain financial results clearly to finance and non-finance stakeholders
Organisation and ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines
Ability to challenge processes and articulate improvements
Sound business and commercial understanding
Self-motivated team player adaptable to a fast-moving finance environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
Life assurance equivalent to 2x your yearly salary
Five weeks of occupational paid sick leave
Free parking at Head Office and other depot locations
Unlimited coffee and tea at offices
Clear career progression paths with development opportunities
Strong leadership support
Employee recognition scheme
Mental health and wellbeing support, including access to mental health first aiders
Health Cash Plan