Internal Controls Accountant

Crucial to our continued success, the Finance function plays a key role in supporting and guiding the business to make effective, sustainable, and commercially sound decisions. We ensure robust financial controls, regulatory compliance, and effective risk management across all accounting and reporting activities.

The External Reporting team is responsible for all external financial reporting and taxation matters, including statutory accounts, regulatory reporting, and HMRC submissions.

Due to continued growth, we are excited to introduce a newly created opportunity for an Internal Controls Accountant. This is an excellent role for an ambitious finance professional looking to make a real impact by strengthening the control environment, enhancing processes, and supporting the business in managing risk effectively.

Key Accountabilities

Control Planning, Ownership & Execution

• Create and maintain an annual plan for control ownership and completion in Finance
• Design, implement, and operate controls within business processes where relevant
• Execute regular control activities to ensure risks are mitigated
• Take ownership of control gaps and drive remediation through to completion

Risk Identification & Management

• Identify operational, financial, and regulatory risks within the division
• Assess risks and ensure appropriate mitigating controls are in place
• Keep risk assessments current and aligned to changing business activity

Control Testing & Issue Resolution

• Perform hands-on control testing within the first line
• Identify failures or weaknesses and fix them quickly
• Track issues through to closure and ensure sustainable fixes are embedded

Incident Response & Root Cause Fixing

• Manage operational incidents and risk events as they arise
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Update processes and controls to prevent recurrence

Risk Framework Delivery

• Maintain and update risk and control systems
• Produce accurate and timely risk data and reporting
• Ensure all risks and controls are properly documented and owned

Governance & Reporting Delivery

• Produce regular risk and control reporting for management forums
• Contribute clear, data-driven insights to support decision-making

Consumer Duty Price and Value Outcome Lead

• Produce monthly KPI metrics for Consumer Duty Forum
• Annual Fair Value Assessment review for all Regulated Products

Stakeholder Delivery

• Work directly with operational teams to implement controls
• Support teams in resolving control issues and improving processes

Regulatory & Customer Outcomes

• Implement regulatory requirements within business processes
• Embed customer outcome considerations into day-to-day decision-making

Skills, Experience & Background

• Qualified Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or equivalent
• Practical experience in risk, controls, or audit within an operational environment
• Strong understanding of internal controls and how they operate in practice
• Experience executing control testing and resolving issues
• Knowledge of financial and operational processes
• Sector or financial services experience are desirable 
• Hands-on, delivery-focused approach
• Strong problem-solving with ownership mindset
• Problem solver able to take action and drive outcomes without reliance on escalation
• Strong collaborator including clear and effective communication skills

Rewards & Financial Benefits

Competitive salary, annual salary review and bonus scheme, competitive pension contribution, EV Company Car, ShareSave (SAYE) scheme, employee referral bonus (£1,000), retail discounts programme, GymFlex membership options, and Cycle to Work scheme.

Health & Wellbeing

Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, health assessments, travel insurance, dental insurance, critical illness cover, and personal accident insurance available

Time Off & Work-Life Balance

25 days' annual leave plus a Celebration Day, 37.5-hour working week (Monday to Friday, no weekends), holiday buy and sell scheme, volunteer days, dedicated personal development time, and study support where applicable.

Workplace & On-Site Facilities

Free on-site parking (subject to availability), EV charging points, secure bike storage and shower facilities, complimentary breakfast, and regular staff and social events.

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for an opportunity unless they exactly meet the criteria specified. At Ayvens we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, enjoyable and authentic workplace so if you are excited by this, or any role at Ayvens but your experience or current hours don’t exactly align, we would encourage you to apply regardless! What’s the worst that can happen?!