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Financial Controller jobs

A Financial Controller is involved in all matters of accounting and finance and is responsible for overall operations within a finance department.

Responsibilities as a Financial Controller can include:

·  Supervise and management financial department

  • Manage all accounting operations AP/AR/Billing, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition
  • Create monthly and annual reports to identify results, trends, and financial forecasts
  • Develop budgets and financial plans for the company based on research and data reports
  •  Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
  • Research technical accounting issues for compliance
  • Support month-end and year-end close process
  • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

If you are interested in a job as a Financial Controller then do have a look at our jobs or feel free to submit your CV 

 

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  • Finance Manager

    £55000 - £60000 per annum

    London

    Permanent

    A prestigious, hospitality based in London are hiring a Finance Manager on a hybrid working policy. This role will report into the Financial Controller and you'lll lead a dynamic finance team Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team. Collaborate with the Purchasing department to uphold procurement standards. Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Income Audit functions. Ensure monthly payroll is processed accurately and complies with company SOPs. Manage the annual PAYE Settlement Agreement submission. Ensure compliance with internal audit controls, legislation, and external audit standards. Prepare journal entries and manage the month-end process. Monitor and manage the organization's cash flow. Maintain financial records in accordance with policy and procedure. Conduct regular process reviews and implement controls. Participate in recruitment and training of finance personnel. Complete monthly P&L reviews and balance sheet reconciliations, and report to stakeholders. Submit VAT returns within HMRC deadlines. Collaborate with operational and support departments to drive financial performance. Authorize purchase orders, expenses, banking transactions, refunds, and allowances as per company policy. Support financial audits and liaise with the group reporting function. Qualifications & Requirements Accounting qualification preferred (Would consider QBE) Previous experience within luxury hospitality sector. Up-to-date knowledge of accounting principles and standards. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Management Accountant

    £50000 - £55000 per annum + Bonus

    London

    Permanent

    KennedyPearce are hiring a Senior Management Accountant for a fast-growing TV and film company based in London. The Management Accountant will be primarily responsible for ensuring the delivery of the monthly/quarterly management accounts for Group Entities, which are key to ensuring the timely delivery of the Group's internal and external Financial Reporting obligations. This role will be based 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home. You will be joining a highly successful team with some great exposure. The Management Accountant will report directly to the Group Finance Manager. Typical Tasks Preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts for entities and consolidated group Month end journal analysis and posting to the accounting system Periodic reconciliation of balance sheet accounts Assisting with the preparation of annual statutory accounts and audit Assisting with quarterly reporting to external stakeholders - private equity and banks Leading on the Groups Monthly Budget vs Actual Cost Reporting Assisting with the Groups Accounts Receivable function Candidate attributes Degree 2.1 or above in a relevant field ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified 5+ years' experience in finance Experience preparing management accounts, audit, group consolidation and statutory accounts Knowledge of IFRS Highly competent manipulating data in Microsoft Excel and using different accounting systems Enjoys working in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment

  • Senior Management Accountant

    £65000 - £70000 per annum + + bonus and benefits

    London

    Permanent

    An exciting opportunity to work as a management accountant has arisen in a high-growth real estate company based in central London, on a hybrid basis. This role will offer great exposure to senior members of the business and offers a nice blend of reporting and commercial work. You will need excellent communication skills and stakeholder management and will be tasked with managing the management accounting process and subsequent analysis, as well as improving this process in terms of time and efficiency. This role also offers the opportunity to get involved in project work in finance and the wider business, so having a good track record of this is key. The company is well established in a niche property sub-sector and is still in high-growth phase, so it has an entrepreneurial and start-up-like culture. They have a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 from home, alongside a host of excellent employee benefits. Duties include: Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts Divisional P&L management Revenue accounting Managing Fixed Assets Management of budgets and subsequent decision support Preparation and management of financial forecasts Variance analysis Oversee monthly Balance Sheet review Business partnering Process improvements Team management of two junior members of staff Skills and experience: Strong management accounting experience A recognised accounting qualification Experience in improving processes and efficiencies Team management and/or mentoring skills You must be competent with Excel Excellent communication skills If you meet the above criteria, please apply for more details.

  • Credit Controller

    £30000.00 - £31000.00 per annum

    London

    Permanent

    My client is a market leader in the Healthcare logistics sector. The team consists of highly experienced professionals who are industry experts. The team are looking for someone to join on a permanent bases, the business offers hybrid working model. Overview: Ensure timely payment of trade debtors in line with company credit terms and contribute to achieving the Credit Control team's targets and KPIs. The main responsibilities will be, not limited to; Manage a portfolio of customer accounts and collect debts per company credit terms. Follow up on overdue debts as needed. Chase payments via calls, emails, and letters, ensuring good customer service. Handle inquiries from practices, insurance companies, and patients, and assist the credit control team with other tasks. Resolve client queries by working with other departments to correct billing errors. Escalate overdue accounts to the Credit Control Supervisor. Identify potential bad debts and report details to the Credit Control Supervisor. Collaborate with the sales and service team in London to resolve client issues. Liaise with external stakeholders, such as insurance companies, to resolve invoice queries. Support ad hoc projects as directed by the Head of Credit Control or Finance Manager. Additional Skills Proven experience in credit control. Basic understanding of invoicing and accounting processes. Experience interacting with both the public and corporate clients at various levels. Skilled in communicating with staff across all organizational levels.

  • Sales Director Fund Services

    £100000 - £135000 per annum + Hybrid + Bonus + Benefits

    City of London

    Permanent

    Our client, a global leader in Fund Services seek a proven Sales Director experience in selling fund administration or third party manco services Must Have Experience Proven Private Markets sales track record selling fund services products (Fund accounting, administration, depository services, investor relations) A hunter gatherer type is essential reporting directly to the Head of EMEA sales (Funds) Purpose of the Job The core focus of this specific role is to drive the generation of new business and increase revenue for the Global Funds business globally The successful candidate will work with the Service line leadership team, corporate directors and will be expected to fully understand the services offered by each of the jurisdictions in which the firm operates, specifically Global Funds. Main Responsibilities To play a central role in the origination of valuable new business opportunities in line with the relevant business strategies, and to: Achieve and exceed personal new business targets including identifying and implementing new business acquisition initiatives. Build own sales pipeline by identifying and winning new business across our key funds distribution and servicing markets for both domestic and onshore funds. Obtain a detailed understanding of both current and potential clients, with a focus on long-term client relationships and profitable revenue generation. Lead deal terms throughout the sales cycle. Lead commercial negotiations in line with agreed parameters. Position the business to be the best placed to capitalize on upsell and cross-sell opportunities with existing clients. Essential Skills & Experience Minimum five years' relevant experience selling fund administration or third party manco services. Sales management experience in an investment bank, trustee, asset management or administration firm Selling fund services products (Fund accounting, administration, depository services, investor relations) Very strong fund services-based technical skills and knowledge. Ability to lead and manage complex RFP and Procurement processes. A dynamic, self-starter with strong communication skills. A positive and enthusiastic team player with drive, initiative and flexibility. Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels. Key Benefits Hybrid working Pension Scheme Private medical insurance Dental plan Life assurance Income protection & Critical illness

  • Senior Compliance Consultant

    £85,000-£90,000 hybrid working, generous benefits

    London

    Permanent

    Our client is a leading Compliance consultancy offering an array of regulatory solutions to a wide and discerning client base. They are looking for an experienced generalist to come on board and provide regulatory advice, manage projects and deliver training. The client offers hybrid working. Duties & Responsibilities as a Senior Compliance Consultant: Providing regulatory advice and guidance on capital markets issues Conducting and leading regulatory reviews Preparing and delivering regulatory training Drafting policies and procedures Managing regulatory projects within set time-frames Keeping abreast of regulatory developments and assessing any relevant commercial impact Answering client queries Key Requirements as a Senior Compliance Consultant: You will have a minimum of 4 years' experience ideally with strong capital markets knowledge and experience. You will have a strong working knowledge of the FCA Handbook including EMIR, MAR, CASS and MiFID II. Experience of transaction reporting advantageous. Benefits Include: Hybrid working Private Medical Income Protection Death in Service Pension Scheme 6% ER, % EE Dental Insurance Gym Subsidy Season Ticket Loan Discretionary Bonus ​

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    £180 - £200 per day + Hybrid

    City of London

    Temporary

    Our client, a Global Bank based in London, currently seek a Japanese speaking Loan Officer to join their Loan Agent team on a 6 Month Contract assignment Contract Type: Daily Rate £180-£200 per day DOE Working pattern: Hybrid Essential Experience Required Fluent Japanese speaker with previous banking experience preferably within loan administration Knowledge of loan facility agreements Ideally worked in a Loan Agent role with a sound knowledge of Syndicated Loans A full, more detailed Job description is available on request

  • Customer Services Associate

    £25000 - £28000 per annum + On site - Benefits

    City of London

    Contract

    Our client, an international bank based in London seek a Customer Services Associate on an initial 12 month Fixed term contract. This will be Office based, 5 days per week It is essential that you have a banking customer service background Day to Day Responsibilities Branch Operations and Handing of Remittances Monitoring & processing of Incoming and Outgoing remittances. Opening of Business & Individuals Accounts KYC Compliance, Transactions Monitoring / Review and preparation of various reports. Periodic Review of Accounts, KYC and AML Reviews and prepare Risk Metrics / check-list. Creation and Verifications of Finacle Entries and Generation of daily reports. Filling and Scanning documents Handing / assisting of existing / new customer Queries - Phone/Emails/Letters/ Postal request & face to face customers and complaints Essential Experience Required Knowledge of Branch Operations / Remittance Handling Sound Knowledge of AML KYC guidelines. Customer Focused and Complaint Handling Skills. The ability to communicate clearly and efficiently with customers. Knowledge of Finacle is preferred Relevant experience in Banking customer services role Will not require sponsorship **Please note - We will only be able to respond to candidates who meet the above required experience, this is a non sponsored role - Full Uk working rights required **

  • Compliance Associate

    £60000 - £65000 per annum + plus hybrid working, discretionary bonus

    City of London

    Permanent

    Our client is a global investment management firm who offer bespoke solutions to both institutional and private clients. They are looking for an experienced Compliance generalist to join their busy London team. The client offers a hybrid working environment. Duties & Responsibilities as a Compliance Associate Providing regulatory advice and guidance to senior stakeholders including the MiFID II, MAR, AIFMD and SM&CR regimes Conducting monitoring and testing and making risk assessments and gap analyses Reviewing and signing-off marketing materials Analysing the potential commercial impact of new regulations Updating policies and procedures and producing MI for senior stakeholders Assisting with AML and Data Protection issues where necessary Working with the wider global team on issues and projects Ensuring regulatory returns are made in a timely manner and updating internal registers Key Requirements as a Compliance Associate You will have 2-3 years experience and a strong working knowledge of the current FCA and RU regulatory landscapes. You will be a team player who can work across all business levels and who has a commercial and strategic approach.

  • Risk Associate

    €50,000-€55,000 hybrid working, generous benefits

    Paris

    Permanent

    Our client is a global asset management house who offer portfolio services across all major asset classes. They are looking for an experienced risk professional to join their Investment Risk team based in Paris. The role will include acting as a point of contact for the business and undertaking daily management of investment risk processes across multiple jurisdictions. Our client offers hybrid working. Duties & Responsibilities as Risk Associate: Monitoring of portfolios to ensure they align with risk parameters Reporting and oversight of fund risk exposures and reviewing and revising risk limits Preparing risk management and governance reports Conducting monitoring and liquidity stress-testing on portfolios Acting as a point of contact for the alternative investment fund managers Assisting with the implementation of new risk management systems Key Requirements as Risk Associate: You will be a graduate with around 2-4 years' experience within investment risk or portfolios management. You will have experience and understanding of market/liquidity risk and risk modelling. As role is based in Paris, fluency in both French and English is essential. Benefits include: Hybrid Working 8% pension contributed (capped) and then an additional 2% matched (uncapped) Private healthcare Group income and life protection cover Study support and assistance with costs

  • Software Technical Lead

    £125000 - £145000 per annum + Gym, Pension, Flexible, Health Insurance

    City of London

    Permanent

    A leading commodities trading firm is seeking a skilled Technical Lead to join its growing technology team, focused on regulatory systems and cloud transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will lead a feature team responsible for the technical design, architecture contribution, and delivery management of critical applications supporting regulatory and reporting functions. This is a hybrid role combining full-stack technical leadership, cloud migration, and modern DevOps practices. Key Responsibilities Own and lead the technical design and decision-making within the Regulatory feature team. Manage technical delivery across the full development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality, timely releases. Collaborate with architecture teams to align with enterprise-wide technical strategy. Oversee maintenance of the existing legacy stack while contributing to the strategic migration towards an Azure cloud-native platform. Apply best practices in software engineering, security, and cloud operations. Promote Agile delivery practices (Kanban) within the team, ensuring transparency and continuous improvement. Mentor and guide developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Technical Skills and Experience Required Proven experience as a technical lead or senior developer within complex enterprise environments. Expertise in C#, SQL Server, Oracle PL/SQL, and front-end technologies. Experience with cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure (App Services, Functions, Azure SQL, etc.). Strong background in DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, Git, BDD, and test automation. Hands-on experience with tools such as Jira, Octopus Deploy, Artifactory (or equivalents), Docker, and Kubernetes. Solid understanding of software engineering principles and architectural best practices. Exposure to Python and scripting for cloud or infrastructure tasks is advantageous. Prior experience working in Agile environments, preferably using Kanban delivery. Key Competencies Background in commodities trading, financial services, or other highly regulated industries. Experience in regulatory technology, compliance reporting, or regulatory systems. Leadership: Ability to lead, inspire, and coach a technical feature team. Technical Authority: Strong hands-on skills and the ability to guide architectural and engineering decisions. Strategic Vision: Ability to contribute to long-term technical planning and cloud migration strategies. Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership. Agile Mindset: Focused on iterative delivery, continuous feedback, and technical excellence.

  • Digital Cloud Project Manager

    £800 - £900 per day + Hybrid, Outside IR35, 12 months contract

    Milton Keynes

    Contract

    An exciting opportunity for an experienced Cloud Migration Project Manager to lead the digital infrastructure transformation for a well-known global brand in the quick-service and consumer tech space. You will be responsible for delivering a high-profile programme to transition on-premise systems and applications into Microsoft Azure, working across digital, infrastructure, and business functions. This role is outside IR35. This role will play a key part in shaping the future of a major consumer-facing organisation's digital estate. ​ Key Responsibilities Lead the full project lifecycle of a cloud migration programme - from discovery and planning through to delivery and stabilisation. Migrate core infrastructure and digital platforms from legacy on-premise environments to Azure. Manage internal and external delivery teams, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality benchmarks are met. Develop a clear roadmap and delivery plan aligned to wider business objectives. Maintain effective stakeholder engagement across technical, operational, and leadership teams. Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and potential service disruptions. Promote DevOps principles and modern delivery methods throughout the programme. Ensure compliance with governance, security, and regulatory standards. ​ Skills & Experience Required Demonstrable experience in managing large-scale cloud migration projects (Azure experience is essential). Strong background in digital transformation within complex, high-volume consumer or retail environments. Solid understanding of cloud-native architecture, infrastructure-as-code, containerisation (e.g., Kubernetes), and modern delivery pipelines. Experience working within hybrid environments and managing legacy estate migration. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and vendor coordination skills. Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies and structured project governance. Relevant certifications (e.g., Prince2, PMP, Scrum Master, Azure certifications) desirable. ​ Desirable Experience Exposure to digital ordering platforms, point-of-sale systems, or real-time transaction systems. Experience delivering change in operational environments requiring high availability and resilience. Familiarity with service transition frameworks (e.g., ITIL) and operational readiness planning.