Internal Control Accountant

Internal Control Accountant
Elland, West Yorkshire                                                                           
Competitive Salary + Benefits

Marshalls PLC is the UK’s leading hard landscaping, building and roofing products supplier and has supplied some of the most prestigious landmarks in the UK since the 1890s. We’ve held a Superbrand status since 2010, and we’re a successful FTSE 250 organisation! Every step we take and every product we make, is geared towards making the world around us a better place to live.

Our Finance department drives our company forward, from steering major investment projects to transforming data into powerful insights. As trusted business partners, we ensure financial precision, uphold the highest standards in reporting, and safeguard our business's integrity.

We now have a new opportunity for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join our dynamic Business Finance Team. You'll work closely with business leaders in our Landscaping & Building Products Business Units, driving growth and profitability.

So, what’s the job about?
This role is all about keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. You’ll be at the heart of our efforts to ensure the Internal Control programme works as it should.

You will be instrumental in assessing, challenging, and strengthening our Internal Control Framework, spanning Financial, Non-Financial, and IT general control categories. You’ll work closely with the Head of PRC, contributing to the development and ongoing management of a robust Internal Control framework that underpins the annual Board Declaration in our accounts.

As the go-to expert for control owners, you’ll provide advice, guidance, and recommendations for best practices, ensuring controls are effectively operated throughout the year. You’ll also help them identify areas for improvement, find ways to make things more efficient, and make sure our Risk and Control Matrices (RACMs) are always up to date.

Your role will also involve coordinating the annual control self-certification exercise, analysing results, and documenting findings that drive continuous improvement. Collaboration will be at the heart of what you do, as you support the delivery of the Internal Control strategy across the Group, working on exciting projects alongside stakeholders across the organisation.

We’re looking for someone with exceptional communication skills, capable of translating complex financial and non-financial concepts into clear, actionable insights.

If you’re passionate about maintaining high standards, driving improvements, and making a real impact within a forward-thinking company, this role is for you.

What skills are required? 

• Finance degree or part-qualified Accountant (AAT, ACA, CIMA, or similar)

• Understanding of controls auditing, either Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO or similar control frameworks.
• Keen focus on accuracy, completeness, consistency, and efficiency of data handling.
• Familiar with risk management methodology, frameworks, and techniques.
• Commercial awareness; the ability to learn and understand the business units and structure work around the day-to-day requirements of all stakeholders.
• Confident user of technology, IT systems, and applications including Excel, data warehouses, and ERP systems (ideally Dynamics AX).
• A strong communicator at all levels. Enjoys working with detail and helping others to understand its relevance but can summarise details to aid understanding.
• Likes to challenge processes and practices that are inefficient or illogical. Constantly looks at ways of improving business processes.
• A strong motivation to achieve, a well-organised and structured approach.
• A positive and committed attitude, with the ability to collaborate with peers and stakeholders with enthusiasm and passion.
  

It would be advantageous if you have prior experience working within a strong controls environment (Sarbanes-Oxley or similar) or have controls/audit experience within a manufacturing business... these are our desirables and are NOT necessary for applying, but if you have it, great!

Benefits

• Hybrid working with 2 days a week in our Head Office in Elland
• Guaranteed Christmas holidays
• Development opportunities
• 34 days per annum or the equivalent in hours (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Health care cash plan – support with Dental, Optical, Prescription costs and many more!
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption pay and leave
• 5% employer-matched pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount on products
• Retailer discounts
• Marshalls Wellbeing Centre – move, money & mind
• Share purchase scheme
• Life assurance

More about Marshalls
Our operations are organised into three distinct divisions: Landscape Products, Building Products, and Roofing Products.

Marshalls Landscape Products stands out as the leading UK manufacturer of high-quality natural stone and innovative concrete hard landscaping products. We cater to the construction, home improvement, and landscape markets, offering superior solutions.

Marshalls Building Products serves as a reliable supplier of concrete drainage products, concrete bricks, ready-to-use mortars, and aggregates.

Marley Roofing Products is recognised as a leader in the manufacturing and supply of pitched roofing systems. Our product range includes clay and concrete tiles, timber battens, roof-integrated solar solutions, and various roofing accessories.

Although divisional, we work as one Marshalls team. We're particularly proud to have paved every location on the Monopoly Board! To find out more about Marshalls please visit our website: www.marshalls.co.uk

Equal Opportunities
Whoever you are and whatever your background, you’ll find a fair and supportive workplace. You’re unique and we want you to bring every part of who you are to work, every day.

We’re committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral, or ethical necessity – it’s the right thing to do! We want our team to reflect the diverse nature of society and the communities we serve.

Marshalls is a workplace where you’re valued for the contribution you make, and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself!

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