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GBP 50000–65000/yr

Assistant Financial Controller

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Finance & AccountingController

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AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery,

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Finance & AccountingController

AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.

At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.

We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD.

Due to continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Financial Controller to join us at AHEAD UK. This role will be reporting to and working closely with the Financial Controller, taking primary responsibility for supporting the Irish finance function with potential involvement in additional EU entities as the business expands.

This is a hands-on role focused on strong financial control, accurate reporting, and regulatory compliance within a growing international group. The ideal candidate is detailed orientated, excels in collaborative and productive team environment.

Financial Reporting & Control

Support monthly management accounts and month-end close (accruals, prepayments, depreciation, journals)

Review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies

Assist with variance analysis and group reporting

Contribute to weekly and monthly cash flow reporting

Compliance & Statutory

Maintain strong internal financial controls

Prepare and submit Irish VAT returns

Review Intrastat and VIES reporting

Support year-end audit and statutory reporting

Assist with corporation tax and other regulatory requirements

Operational Finance

Partner with Sales and Logistics to ensure timely, accurate invoicing

Review and approve sales invoices, raised by the Finance Assistant.

Oversee aged debtor and creditor reconciliations and support credit control

Approve lower-value purchase orders

Provide cover for the Finance Assistant when required

Planning & Process

Support budgeting and forecasting processes

Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and systems

Provide support to UK finance and potential future EU entities as required

Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA)

Strong experience supporting an Irish entity, with knowledge of Irish accounting and compliance requirements

Experience preparing Irish VAT returns

Working knowledge of EU VAT rules and cross-border reporting

Experience supporting month-end and management reporting

Strong Excel skills and attention to detail

Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively

Experience in a multi-entity or international environment

Exposure to wider EU finance operations

Experience with Xero and/or NetSuite

Experience with Salesforce

Exposure to US group reporting

The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Why AHEAD:

Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.

We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.

Use of AI:

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, assessing responses, or to capture recordings and create transcriptions or summaries during interviews. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.

If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please refer to the Candidate Privacy Notice or contact us at privacy@ahead.com.

You may opt-out of the review or analysis of your application and resume by AI tools by using the General Application. Please include the role you wish to apply for in the Additional Information field. You may also choose to opt-out of recording and transcription at any time, including after joining an interview. Candidates will not be penalized for choosing to opt-out.