Hybrid Group Financial Controller

at Collas Crill

• Job title: Group Financial Controller
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, St Peter Port, Guernsey

About the role

• Oversee financial accounting and reporting processes for accuracy and compliance support. Lead financial controls and assist finance leadership in strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of group financial statements and management accounts.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax and regulatory requirements across all jurisdictions.
• Develop and maintain robust financial controls, policies and procedures.
• Assist the Head of Finance and CFO on forecasting, budgeting and performance analysis.
• Oversee audit processes and act as key point of contact for external auditors.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support to finance colleagues and the wider business.
• Ensure office bank accounts are reconciled on a timely basis with appropriate review and sign-off.
• Oversee reconciliation controls, investigating variances and strengthening processes where needed.
• Oversee tax compliance across jurisdictions ensuring timely and accurate filling of corporate tax, GST / VAT, and other returns.
• Monitor regulatory reporting obligations and coordinate submissions to relevant authorities.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of tax and regulatory developments, advising on implications for the group.
• Liaise with external advisors and regulators to resolve queries and support compliance reviews.
• Oversee accounting for partner distributions and capital interest, ensuring compliance with tax rules and accurate partner statements.
• Support partner reporting including draw schedules, profit allocations and related disclosures.
• Liaise with Partners' tax advisers, providing accurate financial information to support preparation or Partners' tax returns.

Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (e.g. ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant post qualification experience in a finance role, preferably within professional services or a law firm.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS / FRS and multi-jurisdictional accounting.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven track record of improving financial processes and controls.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to communicate financial information clearly.
• Strong systems knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience managing a team and building effective processes.
• Displays maturity and confidence, with a desire to own processes.
• Effective time management skills, able to work to deadlines and prioritise under pressure.
• Experience utilising a practice management system such as Elite 3E.
• Experience preparing trust and company accounts.