Assistant Financial Controller
G&H | ITL Ashford
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience (plus excellent company benefits)

G&H is a leader in advancing optical component design, driving innovation in life science instrumentation such as medical microscopy, diagnostic imaging, and laser surgery. Our cutting-edge optics, fibre-optics, acousto-optics, and Pockels cells are critical to medical research and applications worldwide. As a leading provider of photonics solutions for the life sciences sector, we support a wide range of advanced medical technologies. This role is based at our UK Centre of Excellence for Life Sciences in Ashford, Kent.

Role Overview:
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Assistant Financial Controller will play a pivotal role in ensuring ITL meets its financial budgets, forecasts, and strategic growth targets. The successful candidate will handle key financial processes, including accounts preparation, month-end reporting, and providing financial support to Manufacturing and R&D teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Financial Controller in delivering financial success for G&H | ITL

Ensure timely, complete, and accurate financial accounting and reporting for both UK and US operations

Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations

Prepare tax packs and manage RDEC submissions

Reconcile inter-company accounts and manage quarterly VAT declarations

Provide essential finance support for the R&D function

Conduct monthly sales and profitability analysis

Implement and maintain financial systems to meet customer-contracted reporting requirements

Collaborate with external auditors, ensuring smooth and efficient audits

Assist with Accounts Payable and Receivable tasks as needed

Ideal Candidate Profile:

AAT qualified or equivalent degree

Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar financial role

Qualified or part-qualified in ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent

Strong proficiency in IT systems, particularly Excel

Experience with month-end closing processes

Strong communication skills, with the confidence to challenge existing processes

Problem-solving mindset and ability to take a dynamic approach

Good understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Knowledge of UK direct and indirect tax regulations

Familiarity with ERP systems and reporting tools

Ability to analyse and interpret financial data

Benefits:

25 days of annual leave plus eight bank holidays

8% non-contributory pension

Simply Health medical coverage

Life insurance

Early finish on Fridays

Cycle to Work scheme

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated financial professional to join a leading company in the life sciences sector and make a significant impact on its continued success.