Job Introduction
Who We Are
IQE is a leading global supplier of compound semiconductor wafers and advanced materials. As the only compound semiconductor epitaxy foundry with a worldwide presence and scalable manufacturing, IQE drives technology growth. Our vision is to be the top provider of advanced semiconductor materials by delivering exceptional quality, service, and innovation, making us the first choice for customers. Our strength comes from our diverse, expert workforce and a culture built on integrity, accountability, excellence, teamwork, and valuing people.
At IQE, we are committed to reaching Net Zero and creating a sustainable future. We actively strive to reduce our carbon footprint, invest in green initiatives, and embed sustainability into everything we do.
Join us in driving meaningful change and making a lasting impact on the environment
About the role
The Assistant Controller will be responsible for supporting the UK Financial Controller and a wider finance team in the maintenance and preparation of the UK EPI site’s financial reporting information.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Support the management of the UK EPI site’s underlying accounting records, general ledger and associated accounting systems for SW sites.
- Support the UK Financial Controller with annual budgets and monthly financial forecasts, the preparation of monthly financial reporting packs for UK sites
- Compliance with all UK, IFRS and UK taxation regulatory requirements (financial and tax)
- Support the annual financial audit with the preparation of deliverables
- Support the creation and refinement of financial policies and procedures to improve operational workflows
- Maintain Fixed Asset Register, including Fixed Asset Counts and depreciation
- Responsible for recording R&D activity and expenditure accurately
- Meet monthly financial deadlines consistently and efficiently
- Maintain internal controls, systems and financial processes by documenting and following procedures
- Maintain and reconcile the general ledgers by performing checks for transaction accuracy and completeness
- Provide ad-hoc financial reporting information to UK sites and functional management teams such as supplier/customer or inventory history.
- Collaborate with shared services to support transactional finance activity
- Support project managers with the preparation of project claim submissions to government agencies such as Innovate UK.
- Support of ONS Survey submissions UK Census Bureau Surveys
- Preparation of routine and ad-hoc analyses as required
- Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations including (but not limited to) fixed assets, prepayments and R&D tax receivable
- Manage inter company balances including the netting down and agreeing balances at month end with all sites
- Support the UK Financial Controller with the preparation of annual budgets
- Support UK Financial Controller with preparation of deliverables and samples for the annual financial audit
- Conduct annual fixed asset count
About you
- Demonstrated experience in a related role
- Ability to build effective working relationships with all stakeholders
- Excellent organisation and communication skills, ability to work to tight deadlines with strong attention to detail
- Willing to challenge the status quo and generate ideas for improvement
- High level of IT literacy, especially excel, skilled in use of accounting software (Microsoft NAV is a plus)
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A or B.S.) Or Accounting Qualification or Qualified by experience
Why should you join us?
All our employees benefit from:
- Long Term Incentive Plans (LTIPs)
- Professional Development and career pathways
- Bonus plans
- Attractive pension plans
- Income protection - Permanent Health Insurance (PHI)
- Long service awards 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years
- Values-based recognition awards
- Health Cash Plan includes discounts with high street brands
- Cycle to work plan (includes E-bikes)
- Electric Car Scheme (salary dependent)
- Employee Assistance Programme (Free family, legal, financial and counselling support 24/7 Access to second medical opinion and unlimited access to a remote GP)
- Life assurance 4x salary
- Access to workplace Mental Health First Aiders/wellbeing rooms
IQE is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity at all levels. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Want to learn more? Contact our in-house TalentAcquisitionTeam@iqep.com or visit our website Current Vacancies | IQE Corporate (iqep.com)