Financial Controller - Plymouth

Adecco; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Financial Controller based in Plymouth, UK. This key role involves taking ownership of all financial operations across UK and EU entities, ensuring compliance and performance management. The ideal candidate will possess ACCA or ACA qualifications and over four years of relevant experience. The position requires strong analytical skills, technical accounting capabilities, and excellent communication to influence senior leadership. This role supports an ambitious professional aiming for a strategic position within a dynamic organization.

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE gained within an accountancy practice.
• Strong technical accounting capability.
• Proven financial closing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead UK/EU financial performance and statutory compliance.
• Manage billing, revenue recognition, and cash flow.
• Oversee external auditors and ensure financial accuracy.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Commercial awareness

Autonomous working

Education

ACCA or ACA qualified

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Financial Controller

Rate - 300 (A Day)

Duration - 3 months (Initially)

Location - Plymouth (On-site initially)

Ir35 - Outside

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of all UK/EU financial operations. The role sits within the senior leadership structure, reporting initially to the US based CEO, with future dotted-line guidance from a new Global Group Controller (covering US, Canada and UK).

Role Overview

Strong and commercially aware Financial Controller to lead all financial operations across the UK and EU entities. The successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end finance, including reporting, controls, cashflow management, and leadership within the business. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to step into a key strategic role within a transitioning and expanding organisation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Management & Operations

• Full responsibility for UK/EU financial performance and statutory compliance.
• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Manage billing, revenue recognition, P&L, balance sheet, VAT submissions, and all monthly and annual close processes.
• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts, financial analysis, and business insights.
• Maintain and manage cashflow and forecasting, ensuring strong liquidity and early risk identification.
• Ensure timely and accurate HMRC submissions.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Act as a key member of the leadership team, providing financial insight and guidance.
• Demonstrate confident financial leadership, including the ability to approve or decline spend with clear rationale.
• Support organisational restructuring and contribute to operational improvements across the Plymouth site.

Audit & Compliance

• Lead all in-house finance activity and act as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Provide required schedules, information, and documentation for annual audits.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of all financial processes.

Systems

• Use and help optimise Microsoft Dynamics 365 for financial reporting and operations.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications & Experience

• ACCA or ACA qualified preferred, with ideally 4+ years PQE gained within an accountancy practice.
• Strong technical accounting capability and confidence managing full financial ownership.
• Proven experience closing financials and meeting HMRC deadlines.

Skills & Behaviours

• A self-starter who can work autonomously and proactively.
• Confident and comfortable asking questions, escalating risks, and advising senior leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and communicate potential financial risk.
• Pragmatic and commercially aware, able to make firm decisions with rationale.
• Excellent communication skills; comfortable influencing and advising at senior levels.