Assistant Financial Controller

Up and Under Ltd an RSK Group company are recruiting for an Assistant Financial Controller to join the team based in Crewe, UK. This is a full-time, permanent position.

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.

The role will report directly to the Financial Controller and will occasionally work alongside the Office Administrator.

The purpose of the role is to support the Financial Controller in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial management across the business. The role will play a key part in the preparation of financial reports, completion of month‑end processes, and maintaining the integrity of accounting records. The postholder will also deputise for the Financial Controller when required.

• 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.

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

We provide inspections, surveys and repair and maintenance services to a broad range of clients. Up and Under 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. In addition to using conventional access techniques, Up and Under also provides specialist services in rope access and confined spaces.

The addition of Up and Under provided RSK with a broader service range in the area of inspection and testing and adds more capabilities in the area of rope‑access and confined‑space working.

Up and Under is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people‑first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations.

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