Description
Hastings Direct
We're a company that's going places, and we want you to join us.
Control Accountant - 6 month FTC
Up to £35k dependent on experience + £5k car allowance pro rata
Our finance team is integrated into all areas of the business, from Operations to Marketing, Strategy to IT. We are now looking for a Control Accountant, initially for 6 month basis to assist the team during a busy period. There is potential for the role to become permanent depending on future workloads.
The company is building towards a potential IPO and is looking for an individual with a professional, proactive attitude who is looking for a challenge. We require a committed individual who will take ownership and thrive in fast-paced environment.
As Control Accountant your responsibilities will include:
- Performing control checks on payment runs, supporting purchasing processes ensuring adequate and appropriate controls are in place
- Acting as assistant system administrator ensuring systems are maintained, updated and controlled
- Assisting the Financial Controls Manager with reviewing and documenting controls and processes as required
- Reviewing the company's credit ratings, statutory accounts and providing any commentary or analysis required
- Assisting with the monitoring and reporting of internal and external audit, and acting as a point of contact where needed
- Liaising with senior stakeholders successfully across the business
As Control Accountant your experience will ideally include:
- Fully ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified or qualified by experience
- Previous experience from within a similar position
- Previous insurance or financial services experience would be preferred but is not essential
- Demonstrable experience of stakeholder management at a senior level with a track level of delivering under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal, organisational and stakeholder management skills
This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly growing organisation with exciting expansion plans. Hastings Direct promotes organic growth wherever possible and offer excellent opportunity to build a long term career. For more information please visit our website.