# Financial controller > Somerce · London, United Kingdom (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-13 **Salary:** GBP 60,000–75,000 **Workplace:** hybrid ## Description Somerce is a TikTok Shop specialist agency driving GMV growth for some of the fastest-growing beauty, fashion, lifestyle and FMCG brands across the UK, US and EU — from live commerce and affiliates to paid media and trading strategy. We're scaling fast across revenue streams, and we're looking for a hands-on, commercially minded Financial Controller to own the day-to-day running of our finance function. Reporting to the CEO, you'll be responsible for accurate and timely reporting, a robust control environment, compliance across our entities, and finance processes that can scale with the business. It's a hands-on role with real influence, and a clear path to senior finance leadership as we grow. Key Responsibilities - Own the month-end and year-end close, delivering accurate monthly management accounts and commentary on time - Prepare statutory accounts and manage the external audit process - Oversee VAT, corporation tax, payroll and other statutory compliance across UK entities, working with external advisors where needed - Manage cash flow, including weekly cash reporting and rolling cash forecasts - Lead the annual budget and regular reforecasts, working closely with the CEO and department heads - Produce client and service-line profitability reporting, margin analysis and KPI dashboards to support commercial decisions - Ensure correct revenue recognition and billing across retainers, commission and performance-based fees - Design, maintain and strengthen internal controls, approval processes and balance sheet reconciliations - Manage multi-currency accounting and intercompany transactions - Line-manage and develop the AP/AR and bookkeeping team - Improve and automate finance processes and systems, including the accounting platform, expense management and reporting tools, with AI where it helps - Prepare board and investor reporting packs as needed ## Requirements About You - Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) - 5+ years' post-qualification experience, including time as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager in a growing business - Practice or Big 4 background is a plus - Strong technical accounting knowledge, with hands-on experience of month-end close, statutory accounts and audit - Confident with Excel and Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Drive) - Fluent with Claude and similar AI tools; you reach for them to speed up analysis, reconciliation and process automation - Hands-on, pragmatic and happy to roll your sleeves up in a fast-paced, low-bureaucracy environment - Confident communicator who can explain finance clearly to non-finance stakeholders Requirements Essential - Proven track record running the finance operations of a high-growth digital agency, scale-up, or tech/ecommerce business - Experience delivering monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasting and statutory compliance - Strong working knowledge of cloud accounting software in particular Xero - High attention to detail and a methodical, controls-focused approach - Experience managing or mentoring junior finance staff - Strong communication skills; able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders Desirable - Experience in a digital agency, ecommerce, DTC or startup environment - Experience implementing or upgrading finance systems - Exposure to fundraising, due diligence or investor reporting ## Benefits ## Benefits ### Core Benefits - Competitive base salary (Performance bonus / equity options) - 28 days holiday + bank holidays - Hybrid working with offices in London and Manchester - Flexible working hours – we care about output, not clock-watching ### Growth & Career Development - Clear progression paths with responsibility early - Regular performance reviews focused on development and impact - Direct exposure to a high-growth, fast-moving agency - Work closely with senior leadership and have real input into the business ### Financial & Lifestyle Perks - Company pension scheme - Monthly wellness allowance (gym, fitness, mental wellbeing or similar) - Team socials and events throughout the year - Staff discounts across our brands and partners ### Work Environment - Fast-paced, high-ownership culture - Minimal bureaucracy and maximum accountability - Surrounded by people who care about performance, creativity and doing things properly - A business that wins with its clients, shared success matters ### The Somerce Difference - We trust our people - We move quickly and back good ideas - You’ll have real influence, not just responsibility - If you perform, you’ll grow, simple as that ## Apply [Apply at Somerce](https://apply.workable.com/somerce/j/58E4349396/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)