Position Overview
Position: Group Finance Controller – Tax & Reporting
Location: London Office (Holborn). In Office required, not a remote position
Schedule: Full time (Mon - Fri, 8 am to 4:30 pm)
Salary: £60,000-£70,000 PA
PURESEOUL is the largest Korean cosmetic specialist in the UK. We work directly with some of Korea's top beauty brands to offer an extensive range of over 2000 Skincare, makeup, hair and body products online and via our offline stores. Since 2019, we have been the go-to destination for UK K-Beauty enthusiasts online and offline, with 8K+ 5-star Trustpilot reviews!
The Group Finance Controller – Tax & Reporting supports group‑wide financial reporting, tax compliance, and analytical insight across all entities. The role combines technical tax knowledge, month‑end reporting, and group‑level consolidation support, ensuring accurate financial information and strong compliance across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Group Financial Reporting & Control
- Group month‑end close: prepare journals, reconciliations, and consolidated reporting packs.
- Group statutory reporting: assist with year‑end accounts, consolidation schedules, and audit deliverables.
- Balance sheet integrity: maintain reconciliations across multiple entities and highlight risks.
- Audit support: prepare working papers and respond to group auditor queries.
- Cashflow reporting: support group cashflow forecasting and liquidity analysis.
Group Tax Compliance & Support
- Corporate tax support: assist in preparing group tax packs, gathering data, and supporting the completion of computations and submissions.
- VAT & indirect tax assistance: prepare VAT workings across multiple entities and support compliance checks for HMRC submissions.
- Employment tax administration: support PAYE accuracy, benefits reporting, and coordination with payroll.
- HMRC correspondence support: help collate information and draft responses for group‑level queries and audits.
- Tax impact analysis: assist in reviewing the tax implications of transactions, restructures, and cross‑entity activity.
Financial Analysis & Business Support
- Budgeting & forecasting: support group planning cycles and variance analysis.
- Cost & margin analysis: identify trends, risks, and opportunities across entities.
- Process improvement: streamline group reporting processes and improve data accuracy.
- Business partnering: provide clear financial insight to group stakeholders.
Skills, Experience & QualificationsEssential
- Qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA.
- Strong technical skills with knowledge of FRS102, UK corporate tax, and VAT.
- Experience in month‑end, reconciliations, and reporting.
- In depth understanding of UK financial reporting requirements.
- Analytical capability with strong Excel skills.
- Ability to work across multiple entities and manage competing deadlines.
- High attention to detail and strong control mindset.
Desirable
- Experience in a group or multi‑entity environment.
- Exposure to consolidation processes.
- Knowledge of IFRS.
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Netsuite, Dynamics).
- Interest in developing deeper tax expertise.
Perks & Benefits
- Employee discount: 20% discount across online and offline stores.
- Holiday entitlement: 30 days pro rata.
- Casual dress code: Comfy and casual dress environment.
- Pension scheme: Company pension (5% employee, 3% employer).
- Professional development: Opportunities for growth and development.
- EAP Platform: Access to well-being and therapy sessions.
- BrightXchange discounts: Cashback, vouchers, and exclusive discounts.
Pay: £60,000.00-£70,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
