Acting Financial Controller jobs in Islington

About the Role: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Financial Controller to join our growing recruitment business. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in finance roles within recruitment, with a strong understanding of both accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) processes. A background combining professional services and in-house finance experience is highly...

Global Financial Controller | £90,000 - £100,000 + Benefits | London Hybrid | Permanent For a large, global NGO, we are recruiting a Global Financial Controller. Reporting to the Global CFO, the Global Financial Controller will join during a period of transformation to lead the development and delivery of financial systems, processes and controls supporting global operations, drive compliance,...

You will also lead the quarterly testing cycle, oversee external assurance providers, and support internal audit, external audit, regulatory compliance and wider Finance transformation initiatives. 🛠 Key Responsibilities - Lead day‑to‑day operation and evolution of the Financial Control Framework.

You will assist in the preparation of annual financial statements, meet reporting obligations, and drive projects that enhance the financial reporting landscape. Key Responsibilities: Support/Lead monthly and quarterly closing processes, ensuring accurate accruals and journal entries.

Thistle Initiatives is a multi-award-winning regulatory consultancy, providing expert compliance advice and support across the financial services sector. Our clients range from e-money institution and FinTech traditional financial services firms. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager to join our Financial Crime team and build a dynamic career at Thistle. Our team supports both...

You will work closely with partners, fee earners, and senior stakeholders, supporting high-risk client and matter onboarding, regulatory compliance, and the ongoing development of the firm’s financial crime framework. Key Responsibilities for the Senior Financial Crime Lawyer / Advisor role:

You will work closely with senior leadership, external advisors and operational teams, playing a key role in managing tax, audit and VAT activities while contributing to ongoing process enhancement.

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You will either have experience working in the legal/professional service sector or working on those clients whilst in practice.

You will be responsible for carrying out financial crime investigations across Banking,Markets and the International Corporate Bank and ensuring the bank meets regulatory expectations and internal standards while enabling sustainable business growth. Key Accountabilities: Act as a delegate for the Head of Investigations in senior governance forums and regulatory engagements.

A fast-growing payments fintech with ambitious global expansion plans is seeking a Crypto Financial Crime SME to join the Financial Crime team. This is a hands-on role with strategic upside. Initially focused on crypto transaction monitoring, investigations and MI, the position offers scope to spearhead the crypto financial crime desk and build a team as the business scales. The role will play a...

Fraud & Financial Crime Investigator Location: London (Hybrid) My client is on a mission to build one of the most proactive and customer-focused financial services providers in the market. By combining clarity, intelligence and technology, they aim to empower individuals to make smarter financial decisions. My client is seeking a Fraud & Financial Crime Investigator to strengthen their fraud...

You will advise a broad range of financial institutions and fintech businesses on UK financial services regulation, with a particular focus on FCA-regulated firms, investment management, payments, funds, and emerging technologies.

You will be a UK-qualified lawyer (or equivalent) with at least 4 years’ PQE, gained at a law firm, in-house, or within a regulator.

You will find a friendly, forward-thinking culture where the people are the beating heart of the firm.

You will be advising the teams high-value clientele of corporations, organisations, financial instruments and banks, HNW and UHNW individuals, public authorities and many more.

Financial Crime Analyst London | £40,000–£50,000 4 days in the office This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing FX business as their first dedicated compliance hire, working directly with the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO). If you want serious exposure, responsibility, and progression, this role will give you far more than a typical analyst position in a large...

You will work closely with partners, fee earners, and senior stakeholders, supporting high-risk client and matter onboarding, regulatory compliance, and the ongoing development of the firm’s financial crime framework. Key Responsibilities for the Senior Financial Crime Lawyer / Advisor role:

You will be responsible for carrying out financial crime investigations across Banking,Markets and the International Corporate Bank and ensuring the bank meets regulatory expectations and internal standards while enabling sustainable business growth. Key Accountabilities: Act as a delegate for the Head of Investigations in senior governance forums and regulatory engagements.

You will also lead the quarterly testing cycle, oversee external assurance providers, and support internal audit, external audit, regulatory compliance and wider Finance transformation initiatives. 🛠 Key Responsibilities - Lead day‑to‑day operation and evolution of the Financial Control Framework.

Fraud & Financial Crime Investigator Location: London (Hybrid) My client is on a mission to build one of the most proactive and customer-focused financial services providers in the market. By combining clarity, intelligence and technology, they aim to empower individuals to make smarter financial decisions. My client is seeking a Fraud & Financial Crime Investigator to strengthen their fraud...

Global Financial Controller | £90,000 - £100,000 + Benefits | London Hybrid | Permanent For a large, global NGO, we are recruiting a Global Financial Controller. Reporting to the Global CFO, the Global Financial Controller will join during a period of transformation to lead the development and delivery of financial systems, processes and controls supporting global operations, drive compliance,...

Thistle Initiatives is a multi-award-winning regulatory consultancy, providing expert compliance advice and support across the financial services sector. Our clients range from e-money institution and FinTech traditional financial services firms. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager to join our Financial Crime team and build a dynamic career at Thistle. Our team supports both...

You will be responsible for carrying out financial crime investigations across Banking,Markets and the International Corporate Bank and ensuring the bank meets regulatory expectations and internal standards while enabling sustainable business growth. Key Accountabilities: Act as a delegate for the Head of Investigations in senior governance forums and regulatory engagements.