Interim Financial Controller

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech scale-up in Preston is seeking an Interim Financial Controller for a 6-month contract to ensure continuity during a transition period. This role includes critical tasks such as managing bookkeeping, payroll, and overseeing finance operations with a focus on onboarding new team members.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Accountant.
• Hands-on and detail-oriented.
• Experience managing bookkeeping, payroll, invoicing, and month-end close.

Responsibilities

• Manage all core bookkeeping and cash management processes.
• Lead month-end close, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Run payroll and manage cash collections.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Cash Management

Payroll Management

Financial Reporting

Invoicing

Detail-oriented

Independent Working

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

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Interim Financial Controller, Preston, Lancashire

Client:

Pearse Professionals

Location:

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

6-month contract

Up to £450 p.d.

Pearse Professionals are working with a high-growth, venture-backed fintech scale-up seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to join at short notice and provide essential continuity during a period of transition. With the current Financial Controller due to depart in early August, the successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth running of core finance operations and supporting the onboarding of new finance team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage all core bookkeeping and cash management processes.
• Lead the month-end close process, including reconciliations and reporting.
• Run payroll, issue invoices, and manage cash collections.
• Oversee and support a newly appointed offshore bookkeeper handling AP and day-to-day processing.
• Liaise with outsourced providers where necessary and maintain up-to-date financial records.
• Ensure a smooth handover and continuity of financial operations during the interim period.

Candidate Profile:

• Qualified accountant with experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Accountant with a strong grounding in core financial operations.
• Hands-on and detail-oriented, with experience managing bookkeeping, payroll, invoicing, and month-end close.
• Confident working independently and managing third-party or offshore finance support.
• Able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced, resource-lean environment.