European Financial Controller

The European Financial Controller at Moatable is responsible for financial control across three entities: LoftyWorks Ltd, The Letting Partnership, and Moatable Poland. This role reports to the Corporate Financial Controller and requires strong ownership, sound judgment, and the ability to operate in a time-sensitive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and deliver a five-day month-end close across all entities

• Ensure completeness and accuracy of all balance sheet reconciliations

• Uphold integrity between Sage Intacct and Xero, including reconciliation between systems

• Prepare and review accruals, allocations, and entity-specific adjustments

• Provide timely and accurate financial information to support business decisions

• Fulfill all UK and Polish statutory, tax, and payroll obligations, ensuring timely compliance

• Prepare and submit VAT returns and HMRC payments

• Cook up year-end audit processes and act as primary contact for external auditors

• Support preparation of statutory accounts and regulatory filings

• Maintain transfer pricing documentation and compliance

• Liaise with in-country professionals in Poland to support local compliance and regulatory requirements

• Lead UK and Polish payroll processes and submissions

• Coordinate with local Polish advisers to oversee payroll accuracy and compliance for Moatable Poland

• Safeguard continuity and control over payment processes, including banking access and approvals

• Manage cash flow requirements and ensure timely execution of payments

• Administer intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and settlements

• Apply consistent accounting treatment across entities

• Align finance processes across LoftyWorks, TLP, and Moatable Poland

• Operate and maintain accurate cash positions and oversee bank reconciliations

• Process invoices, expenses, and payments in a timely and controlled manner

• Preserve data integrity across Sage Intacct, Xero, and supporting systems

• Sustain a strong financial control environment across all entities

• Identify and mitigate compliance and operational risks

• Establish and maintain documented processes and controls

• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce manual effort

• Support the Corporate Financial Controller with reporting, analysis, and ad hoc projects

• Provide financial insight to support operational and strategic decision-making

Requirements

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent), with full qualification preferred

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a financial controller or senior finance role

• Experience managing multi-entity accounting and intercompany structures

• Proven ownership of month-end close and financial reporting

• Experience with UK VAT, HMRC compliance, and payroll

• Familiarity with transfer pricing and cross-border compliance

• Advanced Excel skills with strong reconciliation capability

• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Requirements

• Experience with Sage Intacct and Xero enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems

• Awareness of Polish accounting, tax, and payroll frameworks; experience with KSeF and Saldeo is an advantage

• Background in SaaS or technology-driven businesses

• Familiarity with group reporting and consolidation processes

Salary: £60,000 – £80,000