Financial Controller

Reed; Elmbridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a Part-Time Financial Controller based in Merstham, Surrey. The ideal candidate will take ownership of the finance function and provide strategic financial insight to support business growth. This role is suited for a qualified accountant offering flexibility while being part of a collaborative team. The salary ranges from £55,000 to £60,000 FTE.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Supportive team culture

Competitive pro-rata salary

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience, ideally in an SME environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards, VAT, and payroll.
• Commercially astute with a hands-on, proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations including bookkeeping and management accounts.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and forecasts.
• Manage VAT, payroll, and statutory compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of UK accounting standards

Experience in SME environment

Experience with cloud-based accounting software

Education

Fully or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Part-Time Financial Controller
Location: Merstham, Surrey
Hours: 2–3 days per week
Salary: £55,000–£60,000 FTE
Reports to: Managing Director

An experienced and commercially minded Part-Time Financial Controller is sought to work alongside and mentor the existing finance manager. The role involves taking ownership of the finance function and providing strategic financial insight to support continued growth. This is ideal for a qualified accountant seeking flexibility while contributing to a dynamic and evolving business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations including bookkeeping, management accounts, and cashflow.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Lead budgeting and financial planning processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting in line with UK accounting standards.
• Improve finance systems, processes, and controls.
• Liaise with external accountants, auditors, and HMRC.
• Manage VAT, payroll, and statutory compliance.
• Provide financial insight for decision-making and strategic planning.
• Support cost control, margin analysis, and profitability reviews.
• Advise on funding, capital expenditure, and investment planning.
• Prepare ad hoc reports for the board.
• Attend AGM and carry out company secretarial duties.

Qualifications

• Fully or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience, ideally in an SME environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards, VAT, and payroll.
• Experience with cloud-based accounting software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, Sage).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organisational skills.
• Commercially astute with a hands-on, proactive approach.
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities.

What’s Offered

• Flexible working patterns.
• Opportunity to shape financial strategy and contribute to business growth.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture.
• Competitive pro-rata salary and benefits package.