Accountant and Virtual FC

Protalent; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Protalent is hiring a Virtual Finance Controller in West Sussex for a genuinely flexible, hybrid role. You’ll manage a portfolio of scaling clients, acting as their outsourced finance lead and collaborating with founders on strategic decisions.

The role uses cloud accounting tools (Xero, Dext, Fathom) and offers 30-35 hours per week with work-from-home, client site, or shared workspace options. Competitive salary depending on hours and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as virtual FC/FD or outsourced finance lead for multiple clients.
• Strong knowledge of management reporting and financial statements.
• Comfort with cloud accounting platforms and advisory services.

Responsibilities

• Act as a virtual FC for a portfolio of scaling businesses.
• Prepare and review management accounts and financial reports.
• Oversee bookkeeping and VAT returns.
• Support clients with day-to-day finance queries and decision-making.
• Work across Xero, Dext and Fathom.
• Assist with year-end accounts and tax compliance as appropriate.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Outsourced finance

Education

ACCA/ACA/CTA or equivalent experience

Tools

Xero

Dext

Fathom

Job description

Virtual Finance Controller | West Sussex | Hybrid & Remote | 30-35 hrs (Fully Flexible)

Looking for a role where flexibility actually means something?

A modern, fast-growing accountancy practice in West Sussex is looking for a Virtual Finance Controller (VFC) to join the team in a genuinely flexible, hybrid capacity. This is a firm built around cloud accounting and advisory-led services, supporting ambitious businesses as a true finance partner rather than a traditional compliance provider.

This isn't your typical practice role. You'll act as an outsourced finance lead for a portfolio of growing clients, with real variety, autonomy, and client exposure built in.

What you'll be doing:

• Acting as a virtual FC for a portfolio of scaling businesses
• Preparing and reviewing management accounts and financial reports
• Overseeing bookkeeping and VAT returns
• Supporting clients with day-to-day finance queries and decision-making
• Working across Xero, Dext and Fathom
• Assisting with year-end accounts and tax compliance, depending on your experience

You’ll be the person clients trust, rely on, and see as an extension of their business.

Who this would suit:

• An experienced Accountant, Management Accountant or Client Manager looking for more flexibility
• Someone already operating as a virtual FD/FC, or ready to step into that space
• ACA, ACCA, CTA or qualified by experience
• Confident with cloud accounting (Xero essential, Dext/Fathom a bonus)

What’s on offer:

• 30-35 hours per week, completely flexible (you choose)
• Work from home, client site or shared workspace
• Competitive salary (dependent on hours and experience)
• Exposure to a wide range of clients and industries
• Direct work with the founder, with real input into how the firm grows
• A role that genuinely shapes around your strengths and interests

If you're after flexibility, variety and meaningful client work without the rigidity of a traditional practice, this is well worth a conversation.