Financial Controller - Plymouth

Adecco; Roborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee UK/EU financial operations. The successful candidate will take ownership of financial performance, statutory compliance, and lead financial reporting within a senior leadership team. Ideal candidates should be ACCA or ACA qualified with over 4 years of relevant experience in accountancy. This position offers a competitive daily rate and a 3-month contract, initially on-site in Plymouth.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of PQE in accountancy practice.
• Strong technical accounting capability.
• Experience in closing financials and meeting HMRC deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead all UK/EU financial operations and compliance.
• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts.
• Manage cashflow forecasting and advising leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Financial management

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.