Assistant Financial Controller

Smyths Toys Smyths Toys is one of the world's largest specialty retailers of children's toys. We operate both online, and via our physical retail stores, with hundreds of stores spread across Europe and the UK. We source our product range from an extensive array of UK, European, and international suppliers. Are you up for the challenge? Then please apply online today! About The Role We are seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to join our Group Finance. This is a key role supporting Group functions, delivering accurate financial reporting, driving process improvements, and acting as a bridge between finance, IT, and other business functions. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise with excellent interpersonal skills. Responsibilities Group Financial Statutory Reporting Support the preparation of the Consolidated Group Annual Financial Statements in compliance with FRS102, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with Group policies. Oversee subsidiary statutory accounts, ensuring consistent accounting policies across the group. Drive the implementation of new standards across the group. Assist in the management of the group audit relationships and coordination of the audits across all subsidiaries to agreed timelines. Management Reporting & Consolidation/Internal Controls Own the Group month-end process, ensuring timely and accurate management reporting. Develop and maintain consolidation and intercompany processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with Group policies. Support a robust control environment, identifying and implementing improvements across financial processes. Partner with Tax, local Finance teams and wider business in implementing Group policies and procedures across the business to manage risk and financial controls. IT & Project Management Partner with IT and system stakeholders to enhance financial systems, reporting tools, and automation initiatives. Act as finance lead in system upgrades and digital transformation projects. Drive data integrity and ensure consistency across reporting and operational systems. People Communicate complex financial issues effectively to non-finance stakeholders. Build strong working relationships across Finance teams and business units. The Ideal Candidate Qualified accountant with 2+ PQE, Big 4 background preferred. Strong technical accounting background with FRS background. Audit management and statutory reporting experience. System knowledge SAP or similar ERP systems desirable. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Benefits An attractive competitive salary and bonus package A benefits package inclusive of: 33 Days Annual Leave (inclusive of public holidays) Defined Contribution Pension Scheme Life Assurance Cover Employee Assistance Programme In-store discount Company Maternity and Paternity Payments Special Life-Event Gifts Length of Service Awards Bike to Work Scheme Smyths Toys is an Equal Opportunities Employer