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Interim Financial Controller, Preston, Lancashire
Client:
Pearse Professionals
Location:
Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
2
Posted:
06.06.2025
Expiry Date:
21.07.2025
Job Description:
6-month contract
Up to £450 p.d.
Pearse Professionals are working with a high-growth, venture-backed fintech scale-up seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to join at short notice and provide essential continuity during a period of transition. With the current Financial Controller due to depart in early August, the successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth running of core finance operations and supporting the onboarding of new finance team members.
Key Responsibilities:
* Own and manage all core bookkeeping and cash management processes.
* Lead the month-end close process, including reconciliations and reporting.
* Run payroll, issue invoices, and manage cash collections.
* Oversee and support a newly appointed offshore bookkeeper handling AP and day-to-day processing.
* Liaise with outsourced providers where necessary and maintain up-to-date financial records.
* Ensure a smooth handover and continuity of financial operations during the interim period.
Candidate Profile:
* Qualified accountant with experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Accountant with a strong grounding in core financial operations.
* Hands-on and detail-oriented, with experience managing bookkeeping, payroll, invoicing, and month-end close.
* Confident working independently and managing third-party or offshore finance support.
* Able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced, resource-lean environment.
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