Financial Controller
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
£75,100
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1131 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £75,100, and PAYBYPHONE LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2421 (Chartered and certified accountants, Qualified accountant role if accounting duties dominate over management) or SOC 3533 (Financial and accounting technicians, Financial controller index entry, but role leads team and owns function). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1131 Financial managers and directors Most likely code | £52,600 Clears | £60,100 Clears | £67,600 Clears | £75,100 Clears |
2421 Chartered and certified accountants Also possible | £34,500 Clears | £39,400 Clears | £44,300 Clears | £49,200 Clears |
3533 Financial and accounting technicians Also possible | £34,100 Clears | £48,700 Clears | £48,700 Clears | £48,700 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
About PayByPhone
At PayByPhone, our strength is our people. Behind our product is a talented, creative, and driven multi-disciplinary team united by a shared ambition: to make everyday mobility simpler. We believe innovation should be collaborative, learning should be constant, and work should be enjoyable. As we grow, we’re looking for people who want to grow with us.
Together, we’re on an ambitious mission to create intuitive technology solutions that deliver world-class user experiences. We are a fast-growing, forward-thinking company and already help more than 60 million users across North America and Europe. Our technology helps millions of consumers pay quickly, easily, and securely — without waiting in line, carrying change, or worrying about costly fines.
About The Role
Location: Hatfield, UK (Hybrid)
Employment type: Permanent, Full-time
Reports to: Senior Director, Corporate Controller
The UK Financial Controller leads the UK finance function and owns the accounting operations of the UK PayByPhone entities. This includes periodic financial reporting, maintaining accounting records and a robust control environment to mitigate risk, ensure accuracy, and comply with applicable accounting standards. The role owns UK cash management, statutory and regulatory compliance, and company secretarial responsibilities for the UK entities.
Beyond core controls, the UK Financial Controller partners with UK commercial leadership, provides financial input into client contracts and renewals, and supports FP&A with UK budgeting and forecasting. The role also supports the Senior Director, Corporate Controller on PayByPhone-wide close (monthly, quarterly, and year-end) and cash flow, and leads the growth and development of the UK Finance Team.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Team Management
- Lead, manage and develop the UK Finance Team, including work allocation, coaching, objective setting and performance reviews;
Reporting and Analysis
- Own UK accounts production, including monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts;
- Track variances against budget and prior periods, reporting significant issues to management;
- Provide analysis and commentary on revenue and cost trends to support decision-making.
Statutory, Regulatory and Company Secretarial
- Oversee year-end statutory accounts, the annual tax return, and VAT/HMRC reporting and payments, ensuring accurate, timely filing;
- Manage the annual audit and the auditor relationship;
- Own company secretarial duties for PayByPhone UK entities, including Companies House filings, statutory registers and confirmation statements.
Commercial Finance and Business Partnering
- Act as finance business partner to UK commercial leadership;
- Provide financial input into new client contracts and renewals, including commercial terms, pricing and VAT implications;
- Engage finance early on new clients and contract changes to reduce downstream queries and rework.
Budgeting, Forecasting and Cash Management
- Support FP&A on the UK budgeting and forecasting cycle with granular UK insight, and provide same-time-zone support for UK queries;
- Oversee treasury, cash management and forecasting, ensuring sufficient funds across all bank accounts;
- Review and approve vendor payments in line with Global Purchase Approval Procedures and Limits.
Operational Finance and Controls
- Manage UK operational finance, including client remittance, suppliers, banking relationships and audit;
Process Improvement and Global Support
- Drive process efficiency, standardisation and documentation across the global finance function with the Corporate Controller;
- Identify and implement AI/automation opportunities across close, reconciliations and reporting;
- Support the Senior Director, Corporate Controller and CFO on PayByPhone-wide monthly, quarterly and year-end close;
- Support the global consolidation process, including review of the group P&L and balance sheet.
Other
- Provide cover for UK Finance Team members during absences, and take on other tasks as requested by your manager.
Required Qualifications
- Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or local equivalent), with 7+ years managing a full-cycle accounting function;
- Public practice experience preferred;
- Working knowledge of UK GAAP, UK VAT and HMRC filing requirements;
- Experience with NetSuite or another ERP;
- Demonstrable experience leading, coaching, developing and hiring a finance team;
- Strong internal-controls and process-improvement background;
- Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines (especially month-end);
- Able to gather, analyse and present material clearly;
- Discretion in handling confidential matters;
- Advanced Excel, plus Word and PowerPoint;
What We Offer
Compensation: The expected salary range for this role is £70,000 - £80,000. Final compensation will be based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity.
Private Healthcare: Available to all permanent employees effective Day 1, with no waiting period as well as optional dental coverage.
Pension scheme: All permanent employees get access to our pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
4x Life insurance: All permanent employees are covered under our life insurance
Career Growth & Learning Support: Opportunities for professional development, continuous learning, and career progression.
Working at PayByPhone
We operate in a world that’s constantly evolving — and change is something we embrace. Our values guide how we show up for one another and for our customers every day. In short, we:
- Make things happen
- Stay curious
- Work together
- Have fun
- See through our customers’ eyes
These principles shape how we collaborate, innovate, and deliver on our commitments.
We’re also committed to fostering a diverse and representative workforce and an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with respect and fairness. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment in our workplace or throughout our hiring process. Our hiring decisions are grounded in business needs, role requirements, and individual qualifications — ensuring we reflect the talent and communities we serve.
PayByPhone is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please reach out to us at [email protected].
Want to see our values in action? Visit our Instagram and LinkedIn. Curious about the story behind our values? Head over to our About Us page to learn more.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Financial managers and directors (SOC 1131) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~395k in sample- Middle half £50,856–115,596
- Median £75,972
- Going rate £75,100
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £52,600–67,600
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. PAYBYPHONE LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1131 going rate of £75,100. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.