Assistant Financial Controller

Assistant Financial Controller

Company:
Up and Under Ltd, an RSK Group company, based in Crewe, UK.

Location:

Crewe, UK. Position: full‑time, permanent.

• Prepare and present accurate, high‑quality financial reports to support management decision‑making.
• Review, investigate, and reconcile discrepancies or errors in financial records.
• Perform all aspects of the month‑end close, including accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and balance‑sheet schedules.
• Provide auditors with detailed policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Assist management in monitoring budgets and managing departmental expenses.
• Accurately compile and support monthly payroll inputs.

• Strong knowledge of double‑entry accounting and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modelling, data analysis).
• Proven experience with month‑end processes and production of management accounts.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, able to explain financial information clearly to non‑finance colleagues.
• Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

• £38 k‑£41 k depending on experience.
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care.

Up and Under, established in 1987 and based in Crewe, UK, provides inspections, surveys and repair and maintenance services to a broad range of clients. It undertakes work on structures ranging from major UK national landmarks to minor roads, including highway bridges over the River Thames in Central London and the inspection and investigation of the Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank, as well as international projects.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.