Financial Controller

Payset; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company is seeking a qualified accountant to lead the month-end close process. This role involves implementing financial governance, enhancing accounting procedures, and providing financial insights to support business growth. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years' experience, strong analytical abilities, and excellent communication skills to effectively partner with business teams. Join a fast-growing team on a hybrid work basis in London.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience required.
• Proven experience owning month-end close processes.
• Strong track record of implementing financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage month-end close process.
• Implement best-practice financial governance.

Skills

Financial reporting

Financial governance

Commercial financial insights

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified accountant

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

Location: London, UK – flexible hybrid basis.

Overview: Payset is a UK‑based online international payments solution authorised by the FCA as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI). We offer multi‑currency accounts and currency exchange for businesses worldwide, simplifying local and international payments. If you have fintech experience, we invite you to join our fast‑growing team.

The Opportunity: Own the month‑end close process, embed best‑practice financial controls, and provide strategic financial leadership as we scale in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the complete month‑end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Implement and maintain best‑practice financial governance frameworks and internal controls.
• Design, document and enforce robust financial control procedures.
• Support the annual audit process, working closely with external auditors to ensure compliance.
• Monitor and improve accounting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, FCA regulations and other statutory requirements.
• Provide commercial financial insights and analysis to support business decision‑making.
• Partner with commercial teams to drive performance and profitability.

Key Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified accountant (essential).
• Minimum 3 years post‑qualification experience (essential).
• Proven commercial experience with strong business‑partnering skills (essential).
• Demonstrated experience owning and managing month‑end close processes.
• Strong track record of implementing financial controls and governance frameworks.
• Experience in fintech, payments or regulated financial services (highly desirable).
• Excellent technical accounting knowledge and understanding of UK GAAP.
• Strong analytical skills translating financial data into actionable insights.
• Experience with accounting systems and process improvements.
• Excellent communication skills, presenting financial information to non‑finance stakeholders.
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, effective in a fast‑paced scale‑up environment.

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