“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder
Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.
- 18,000 trained professionals
- 250+ locations worldwide
- Globally unified system
We are seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Assistant Financial Controller to support our financial operations in the United Kingdom. As part of the finance leadership team, you will play a critical role in driving financial excellence, ensuring compliance, and supporting business performance.
This role reports directly to the Financial Controller and is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned finance professional looking to develop their career within a dynamic and truly global organization.
Job Description
As an Assistant Financial Controller, you will take on a variety of key responsibilities:
Finance and Accounting Leadership
- Oversee preparation and review of monthly departmental P&Ls, quarterly and annual financial statements, and annual budgets.
- Partner with external advisors on statutory accounts and tax computations.
- Ensure timely and accurate compliance with all financial and tax reporting requirements, including VAT, payroll taxes and corporate income tax.
- Provide documentation and support for internal/external audits.
- Identify and lead cost‑reduction and efficiency initiatives.
- Contribute to financial strategy, business planning, and operational execution.
- Act as a business partner to district operations management, offering financial insights and expertise.
- Support the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
Compliance
- Ensure full adherence to statutory, fiscal, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting.
- Champion a culture of compliance and ethical conduct.
- Communicate proactively with finance teams to ensure understanding of policies and regulatory changes.
- A professionally qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) is preferred.
- Proven experience in finance.
- Broad finance and accounting experience.
- Deep knowledge of tax and regulatory requirements is advantageous.
- 23 Days holiday
- Private Medical Insurance
- Dental and Optical cover
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Training and Personnel Development Program
- EAP
Successful Candidate must be eligible to work within the UK
Top Skills
What We Do
Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 (374) company, we employ over 16,500 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 320 locations across six continents. Expeditors is focused on the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include air and ocean freight consolidation and forwarding, vendor consolidation, customs clearance, cargo insurance, distribution and other value-added logistics services.
We pride ourselves on being a solutions-based organization that takes the time to understand each customer's individual business needs. As a non-asset based organization, we have considerable flexibility when managing customers' supply chains. Our relationships with local suppliers and global air and ocean partners provides our customers with the best routing and pricing options. Expeditors' comprehensive, flexible spectrum of services is supported by leading-edge information technology providing the highest level of end to end visibility.
To maintain consistent quality and customer service across the globe, Expeditors has regional headquarters located in London, Dubai, Shanghai and Singapore.
At Expeditors, our industry professionals, award winning processes and globally unified systems ensure that we always live up to our promise, "You'd be surprised how far we'll go for you."
