Alexander Charles
Financial Controller Essex £85,000 plus 20% bonus

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Financial Controller Essex £85,000 plus 20% bonus
Financial Reporting
- Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes
- Publishing timely financial statements and variance reports
Compliance & Auditing
- Serve as the principal point of contact for external auditors
- Ensure all practices adhere to statutory laws and accounting standards
Internal Controls
- Develop and document accounting policies and procedures to safeguard company assets and reduce financial risk
Cash Flow & Budgeting
- Coordinate the preparation of annual budgets
- Track cash forecasts
- Monitor debt and credit management
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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Team Leadership
- Supervise, mentor, and manage daily operations within the finance department
- Manage a team of 7
Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Credentials
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business
- Industry-recognized certification such as an ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or CPA
Experience
- 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
- Proven team management capabilities


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Technical Skills
- Expert proficiency in financial management software
- Deep knowledge of accounting principles
- Knowledge of Sage Intacct is a big plus
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