Financial Controller

Middlemore; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Flexibility with 3 days in the office

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

Middlemore is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to oversee the production of statutory accounts and manage the general ledger. This role involves leading a talented finance team, implementing automation, and improving operational efficiency.

Qualified professionals with a background in financial services are encouraged to apply, as this role will significantly impact the finance function within a technology-forward organization. Offering a competitive salary of £90-100k plus bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Strong knowledge of operational finance through GL, AP, or transactional roles.
• Experience in financial services or brokerage is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Own statutory accounts production from start to finish.
• Manage general ledger with accuracy and controls.
• Ensure tax & VAT compliance and manage filings.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Develop team managing AP and transactional finance.

Skills

Operational finance knowledge

Tax & VAT compliance

Financial services background

Experience in finance teams

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified

Job description

£90–100k | London (3 days/week in office) | Fintech / Financial Services

Middlemore are retained with a fast-growing, technology-forward financial services business is seeking a hands‑on Financial Controller to own the production of statutory accounts, manage the general ledger, and drive operational excellence across the finance function.

This is a rare opportunity to join at a pivotal moment, stepping into a role with genuine scope to modernise processes, implement automation, and shape how finance operates in a business that's genuinely open to change.

You’ll work alongside a talented finance team with strong Big Four pedigree, support 2‑3 direct reports managing transactional finance, and have the autonomy to drive improvements

What You’ll Own

• Statutory accounts production – owning the end‑to‑end process, not just reviewing it
• General ledger management – ensuring accuracy, controls, and timely close
• Tax & VAT compliance – managing filings and liaising with advisors
• Process improvement – identifying opportunities for automation (AI, Claude, better systems)
• Team development – managing AP, expenses, and transactional finance professionals
• Collaboration – working closely with senior finance colleagues on management reporting and technical accounting queries

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Background:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of operational finance ideally progressed through GL, AP, or transactional roles
• Financial services, brokerage, or FX background beneficial
• Understanding of margin calls, derivatives accounting, broker statements, and cash flow dynamics
• Experience in small‑to‑medium finance teams

Why This Role?

Real impact – you’ll shape the finance function, not just maintain it

Modern mindset – leadership actively supports automation, AI, and smarter ways of working

Career growth – room to develop and take on more strategic responsibilities over time

Great team – work with experienced, ambitious colleagues who genuinely care about excellence

Flexibility – 3 days in the office

Package – £90–100k + bonus, excellent benefits package