Assistance - Financial Controller


Company:	Triumph Consultants Ltd
Salary:	£92,906 - £92,906
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Aberdeen, AB10
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	11 Aug 2026
Closing date:	30 Aug 2026

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Summary

What's involved with this role:

Financial Controller

Permanent

£76,000–£92,906 per annum

Aberdeen

Aberdeen – Hybrid working, two days onsite per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a newly established, publicly owned organisation at an important stage of its development. This is a high-profile position offering the opportunity to help establish the financial governance, reporting processes and control environment required to support its long-term objectives.

Reporting to the Finance Director/Head of Finance and managing a team of two, the Financial Controller will lead financial reporting, statutory accounts and external audit delivery. Responsibilities will also include treasury and cash management, taxation, balance-sheet accounting, month-end and year-end processes, and the development of financial policies, procedures and internal controls.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for preparing the Annual Report and Accounts, maintaining accounting policies and ensuring transactions are recorded in accordance with applicable standards. They will act as a key contact for external auditors, oversee reconciliations, VAT returns and corporation tax computations, and provide clear financial advice to colleagues across the organisation. The role will also support the continued development of financial systems, counter-fraud controls and assurance processes within a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Key criteria:

Fully qualified accountant with at least five years’ post-qualification experience – CCAB, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent.

Strong technical accounting expertise, including IFRS and FReM.

Experience preparing statutory accounts and managing annual reporting processes.

Strong knowledge of balance-sheet accounting, reconciliations and financial controls.

Experience managing external audits and acting as a key contact for auditors.

Previous experience within government, an arm’s-length body or another public-sector organisation is strongly preferred.

Experience within an investment or funding environment may also be considered where suitable knowledge of public-sector financial frameworks can be demonstrated.

Benefits include:

Salary of £76,000–£92,906, with potential flexibility for an exceptional candidate

Performance-related bonus scheme

Employer pension contribution of approximately 10%

Four times salary life assurance

Group income protection

38 days’ annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid working, with three days working from home and two days onsite

Ongoing professional development and training

A supportive and inclusive working environment

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