Internal Controls Accountant
Ayvens · Bristol CEC
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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, ShareSave (SAYE) scheme, employee referral bonus (£1,000), retail discounts programme, GymFlex membership options, and Cycle to Work scheme.
Health & Wellbeing
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.
Why Ayvens?
With over 3.1 million vehicles managed across more than 40 countries, we provide full-service leasing, flexible subscription services, fleet management services and multi-mobility solutions to customers of all sizes, including large corporates, SMEs, professionals, and private individuals. By leveraging our unique position to lead the way to net zero and further shape the digital transformation of the industry, we are well-positioned to meet the evolving mobility needs of our clients and provide them with the solutions they need to thrive.
At Ayvens, we believe that our success is driven by our commitment to customer satisfaction. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and technology-enabled services that help our customers focus on their everyday business. We’re committed to sustainable mobility and have made it a core part of our strategy. In everything we do, we’re guided by the principles of authenticity, curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We aim to foster an organisation that's diverse in people and ideas, where everyone can thrive and be themselves, no matter who they are.
Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to enable the transformation towards large scale adoption of sustainable mobility and provide our customers with the solutions they need to succeed. Follow our page for the latest updates, news, and insights.
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