Interim Financial Controller
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you an experienced Senior Accountant or Financial Controller who is available for a short-term contract on the Fylde Coast? Are you happy to roll up your sleeves and support the finance team with all areas of accounts? If you are available and can commit to a three-month contract, I would love to hear from you! This role will be working closely with the existing Financial Controller supporting them with brining the accounts up to date. They have recently changed systems and this has created a backlog in accounts. This contract is starting immediately!
Duties will include:
- Supporting the finance team and bringing accounts up to date
- Checking and resolving any issues you may come across
- Overseeing and fixing any issues with orders
- Provide Flash reports – Currently managed on Microsoft Excel
- Consolidating information from old system and new systems
- Producing tax packs for two companies this will be delivered to tax advisors
- Monthly reconciliations
- General support to the Financial Controller and senior management
Your Profile:
- Qualified ACCA, CIMA OR QBE
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent communication skills happy dealing with senior management and Management Accounts
- Hands on, willing to fix and resolve any issues and be a key support to the finance function
In Return:
You will be offered a daily rate of around £200 - £300 per day depending on experience. This will be paid weekly by the agency. You will be able to start immediately and will be entitled to holiday pay on top. Working hours are Monday – Friday and working hours can be flexible. Free parking is available onsite. If you enjoy a contract where you can truly add value, support and advice, then this will be a great one for you.
Next Steps:
If you are immediately available for work and can start a new contract at short notice, please apply for this new interim Financial Controller’s position with your most recent CV. I will call you to discuss the role in more detail before submitting your profile to the client. Please don’t delay with your application, contracts like this don’t come up often.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £200.00-£300.00 per day
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Fleetwood, Lancashire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 3 years (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: JIVE3105
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Interim Financial Controller roles across Jive Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25 - £31 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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