Corporate Controller (Part-Qualified / Newly Qualified)

Location: London (100% Office-Based) Position Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive, based on experience + Benefits

Working Structure

Working Environment: The company thrives on collaboration, mentorship, and real-time problem-solving. To foster this dynamic and support professional growth, this role is based full-time (5 days a week) from the London office. The organization believes this setting provides the best foundation for integration, learning, and long-term success within the team.

About the Company

The employer is a leading, fast-growing alternative asset management firm specializing in private debt and customized financing solutions. Managing billions in assets on behalf of global institutional investors, the firm prides itself on its entrepreneurial culture, operational excellence, and strong market reputation.

As global operations continue to scale, the firm is seeking an ambitious and motivated corporate accounting professional to join its dynamic finance team.

Role Overview

The Corporate Controller will play a pivotal role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the corporate finance function. This position offers excellent exposure to the inner workings of an elite asset manager, with responsibilities spanning management reporting, financial control, and process optimization.

This is an ideal opportunity for a Part-Qualified (PQ) or Newly Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) professional looking to progress their career within alternative investments.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control & Reporting: Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations for global corporate entities.

Accounts Payable & Receivable: Overseeing day-to-day transactional accounting, ensuring accurate coding, processing of invoices, and timely expense management.

System Optimization: Acting as a key user for the ERP system, helping to streamline workflows, improve reporting capabilities, and automate routine tasks.

Audit & Compliance: Supporting the annual year-end audit process, providing necessary documentation and reconciliations to external auditors.

Tax & Regulatory: Assisting with VAT returns, corporate tax analysis, and other regulatory filings as required.

Ad-Hoc Projects: Contributing to broader finance initiatives, including treasury management, cash flow forecasting, and system upgrades.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Experience:

Part-Qualified or Newly Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).

A strong academic background with a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

Prior experience working within financial services, asset management, or private equity is highly desirable.

Technical Skills:

NetSuite experience is strongly preferred (or significant experience with a similar cloud-based ERP system like Workday or Microsoft Dynamics).

Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, financial modeling basics).

Key Competencies:

A high level of attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across different teams and present data clearly.

A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a strong desire to work on-site in a collaborative environment.