Financial Controller

Pay Set Limited; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Financial Controller to manage the month-end close process and implement financial controls. The ideal candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified with at least 3 years of experience. This full-time role offers a hybrid working model in London and provides an opportunity to shape the company's financial future while ensuring compliance with UK regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience is essential.
• Demonstrated experience owning and managing month-end close processes.
• Experience in fintech or regulated financial services is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the complete month-end close process.
• Implement and maintain best-practice financial governance frameworks.
• Support the annual audit process alongside external auditors.

Skills

Commercial financial analysis

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified accountant

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

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Location: London, United Kingdom. The role is part of our Finance team and will work on a flexible hybrid basis.

About Payset

Payset is a UK-based online international payments solution authorized by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI). We offer multi-currency accounts and currency exchange to businesses worldwide, helping them save time and money while expanding into new markets.

Opportunity

We’re growing and need a talented Financial Controller to shape our financial future. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified finance professional to own the month‑end close process, embed best‑practice financial controls, and provide strategic leadership as we scale in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the complete month‑end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all 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 relevant statutory requirements.
• Provide commercial financial insights and analysis to support business decision‑making.
• Partner with commercial teams to drive business 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 a regulated financial services environment (highly desirable).
• Excellent technical accounting knowledge and understanding of UK GAAP.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
• Experience working with accounting systems and implementing process improvements.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non‑finance stakeholders.
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and able to work effectively in a fast‑paced scale‑up environment.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Accounting / Auditing and Finance