Assistant Financial Controller in West Malling

Here at Trooli, we’re on a mission to banish buffering, vanish video call embarrassment and clear up those “up to” speed claims that give broadband a bad name.

How? By expanding our new, guaranteed, ultrafast , full fibre broadband speeds to as many communities as possible across Kent, East Sussex and beyond.

• We’re passionate about growth

In two years we’ve passed 200,000 premises, grown from 10 to over 250 staff and become one of the most respected and exciting altnets in the industry – and that’s just the start.

• We’re passionate about our people

At the heart of our culture is a belief that a company is more than politics and processes and our high staff retention rate is a sign that life at Trooli is that bit brighter than the norm. Our people are the heartbeat of our success and we’re committed to helping them grow alongside our network.

• We’re passionate about our customers

Wouldn’t it be nice for a network to be independent of Openreach and fully able to focus on it’s customers? Well, welcome to Trooli and with our excellent Trustpilot rating it’s clear we’re doing something right.

About you:

Are you ready to take the next step in your finance career? We are looking for a detail-oriented and reliable individual who can join us as our Assistant Financial Controller.

This is a great opportunity to join our rapidly growing Company and contribute to our continued financial success.

The role:

You will be working closely alongside the Financial Controller to support the preparation of financial statements that adhere to regulatory and accounting guidelines. You will have a strong understanding of accounting principles and promote accurate financial reporting and effective control.

More specifically, day to day will include:

• Preparing Monthly Bank reconciliation’s.
• Raising Invoicing contractors for network recharges and fines
• Maintaining prepayments and accruals schedules on a monthly basis and posting the associated monthly journals.
• Preparing the month end accounts and analysing them to the prior year and to the budget results.
• Provide commentary on the KPI’s and overarching results.
• Presenting the month end accounts to the FD & CFO explaining any variances.
• Balance Sheet Recs for month end purposes
• Reconciling the stock at month end and adjusting the final balances as part of the accruals and prepayment process.
• Posting journals for the intercompany loans and expenses.
• Taking Customer payments and dealing with customer queries.
• Assist with the quarterly VAT return.
• Assist with the weekly payment run.

Skills and experience

• Proven experience as an Assistant Financial Controller or another similar position
• Experience of budgeting and reporting processes
• Prior experience with financial management systems, preferably Sage50
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office packages
• Knowledge of GAAP and regulations
• Good written communication and interpersonal skills
• Well organised and able to prioritise effectively to meet tight deadlines

Qualifications

• BSc in Accounting, Finance or another relevant field
• Preferably an accounting qualification or working towards (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Why Trooli?

At Trooli, we are passionate about innovation and excellence. We offer a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on our growth and services. You’ll be joining a forward thinking team that values collaboration and a can-do attitude. We also offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

At Trooli we work hard to create an inclusive, collaborative, and rewarding environment where you are encouraged to make a difference and achieve great things. We welcome applicants who struggle to apply online to contact for a chat or email us directly to We will make any reasonable adjustments to working environments to ensure all employees are included and can work safely.