Financial Controller

PayByPhone

. Lead the UK finance function and own accounting operations for UK PayByPhone entities .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeHatfield • United KingdomSeniorLead💰 £70,000 - £80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing full-cycle accounting functions, financial reporting, and compliance within the UK finance landscape. Proven ability to lead and develop finance teams while driving process efficiency and delivering results under tight deadlines.

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Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)Full-Cycle Accounting ManagementUK GAAP KnowledgeNetSuite ERP ExperienceTeam Leadership and Development

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingCash ManagementBudgeting and ForecastingTax Returns and VAT ReportingMonth-End ProcessingBalance Sheet ReconciliationInternal ControlsProcess ImprovementAdvanced ExcelStatutory Accounts Preparation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsAbility to Work Under PressureDiscretion in Handling Confidential MattersInitiative and Ownership

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

ACCACIMAACA

Industry Keywords

UK FinanceHMRC ComplianceCompanies House FilingsClient ContractsMerchant of Record

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the UK finance function and own accounting operations for UK PayByPhone entities
Own periodic financial reporting, accounting records, and the control environment
Manage UK cash management, statutory and regulatory compliance, and company secretarial responsibilities
Lead, manage and develop the UK Finance Team, including work allocation, coaching, objectives, performance reviews, hiring, onboarding and succession planning
Own monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts
Track budget and prior-period variances and provide revenue and cost analysis
Oversee statutory accounts, tax returns, VAT/HMRC reporting and payments, audits, and auditor relationships
Manage Companies House filings, statutory registers and confirmation statements
Partner with UK commercial leadership and provide financial input on client contracts, renewals, pricing and VAT implications
Support UK budgeting, forecasting, treasury, cash management and global close activities
Review and approve vendor payments, balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations
Oversee client remittance, suppliers, banking relationships, Merchant of Record tasks, reconciliations, chargebacks, PSP and merchant account maintenance
Ensure timely month-end processing, manage aged debt and payables, and oversee monthly payroll sign-off
Drive global finance process efficiency, standardisation, documentation and AI/automation opportunities
Support global consolidation and review of group profit and loss and balance sheet

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or local equivalent)
7+ years managing a full-cycle accounting function
Public practice experience preferred
Working knowledge of UK GAAP, UK VAT and HMRC filing requirements
Experience with NetSuite or another ERP
Experience leading, coaching, developing and hiring a finance team
Strong internal-controls and process-improvement background
Excellent attention to detail and organisation
Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines, especially month-end
Ability to gather, analyse and present material clearly
Discretion in handling confidential matters
Advanced Excel, plus Word and PowerPoint
Ability to take ownership, show initiative, and deliver results with minimal supervision, independently and as part of a team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Private healthcare available from Day 1 with no waiting period
Optional dental coverage
Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
4x life insurance
Professional development, continuous learning, and career progression opportunities
Inclusive workplace and recruitment accommodations