Financial Controller

Location

Our UK Financial Controller will be a part of our Finance team. This role is based in London, working on a flexible hybrid basis.

Who We Are

Payset, a UK-based online international payments solution authorized by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI), offers multi-currency accounts and currency exchange to businesses worldwide. We save clients time and money and open up new regions and possibilities for their business by simplifying how they pay and get paid locally and internationally. Our mission is to foster enduring client relationships while refining our product technology and expanding into new markets. If you have experience in fintech or a related field, we'd love to have you join our fast-growing company!

The Opportunity

We're growing, and we need a talented Financial Controller to help shape our financial future. This 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 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

Want some more context?

Dive into the heart of our groundbreaking solutions by exploring our flagship product pages: Whether it's our versatile multi-currency account or our dynamic currency exchange platform.

Get acquainted with the faces behind our success by meeting our exceptional leadership team.

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What makes us Payset

At Payset, we embody a unique ethos that sets us apart. Working here means embracing an entrepreneurial spirit, a thirst for knowledge, and a commitment to enjoyment with true ownership for what you do.

Our team spans the globe, bringing together diverse talents united by a shared passion for delivering unparalleled experiences to our customers. We strive to work with the best talent in the industry, fostering an environment where excellence thrives. In addition to the opportunity to collaborate and learn from top-notch colleagues, we offer a range of benefits designed to support our team members' well-being and professional growth.

Diversity

At the heart of our team lies a belief in the strength of diversity. It's not just a goal it's about embracing our differences to fuel our collective power. We work to create an inclusive and fair environment where every individual's unique perspective boosts our innovation. By valuing our diversity, we foster a sense of belonging where everyone plays a vital role in our shared success.