Sector: Qualified Accountancy & Financial Management
Location: Central London
Type: Interim
Ref: BBBH72267_1785839384
Salary: £100000.00 - £120000.00 per annum + benefits
📍 London | ⏳ 6-month fixed-term contract
We are seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to join a London-based business on a 6-month fixed-term contract, supporting the finance function through a period of change and strengthening the control environment.
This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical accounting expertise, leadership capability, and the confidence to improve processes, controls, and reporting within a commercial SME environment.
Ownership of financial and statutory reporting under IFRS
Preparation and review of year-end and interim accounts
Oversight of tax compliance, including corporation tax and VAT returns
Responsibility for SOX controls, documentation, testing, and remediation
Leading and developing a small finance team
Driving improvements to processes, controls, and procedures
Acting as a key finance contact for auditors and external advisers
Supporting senior stakeholders with high-quality financial insight
Strong technical accounting background with in-depth IFRS knowledge
Proven experience in financial and statutory reporting
Solid understanding of UK tax requirements
Experience operating within a SOX-controlled environment
Demonstrable experience operating at Financial Controller (or equivalent) level
within a commercial SME
Track record of implementing change and improving finance processes
Comfortable operating in a hands-on, fast-paced interim role
Confident people manager with experience leading small teams
ACA / CA / ACCA qualified
Trained in a Big 4 or Top 10 accountancy practice
Prior interim or transformation-focused experience desirable
Skills:
Qualified accountant, IFRS, year-end, audit support, technical accounting, statutory reporting, SOx
