Financial Controller

weServed; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A tech start-up in the UK is seeking a part-time Financial Controller/Accounts Assistant to manage financial operations. This role combines remote work with occasional office presence in Clapham. Responsibilities include liaising with an outsourced accounting provider, managing invoices, overseeing payroll, and ensuring financial controls align with company growth. Suitable candidates should have solid experience with Xero and Excel, alongside strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with Xero and advanced Excel skills requiring pivot tables and lookups.
• Ability to solve problems effectively with a strong attention to detail.
• Must be adaptable to the evolving nature of a start-up environment.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the outsourced accounting provider for management accounts and VAT returns.
• Manage purchase invoices, staff expenses, and supplier payments.
• Reconcile revenue streams and support credit control activities.
• Oversee payroll coordination for new hires and leavers.
• Ensure financial controls align with operational and technical developments.
• Assist in cashflow forecasts and banking administration.

Skills

Experience with Xero

Solid Excel skills

Strong problem-solving ability

Attention to detail

Flexibility in fast-evolving environments

Education

Accounting qualification (studying, part-qualified, or qualified by experience)

Job description

Financial Controller / Accounts Assistant (Part-Time: 1-2 Days/Week)

This is a 12 month contract initially.

Location: Remote & Clapham, SW London

Company: weServed, is SaaS based, tech start-up launched in November 2024.

Join an ambitious Tech start-up, with plans to scale globally as a part-time Financial Controller/Finance Manager. This hybrid role combines remote work with periodic office presence and offers potential for full-time and future career growth as the company scales.

About weServed:

Founded in 2023, weServed connects 5M UK veterans and their families through a digital marketplace, with revenue streams spanning subscriptions, recruitment fees, advertising, commissions, and more. Following our launch, we’re also transitioning to a new outsourced accounting partner specialising in Tech start-ups.

Role Overview:

Support the implementation of improved financial processes, collaborate with an external accounting provider, and ensure smooth day-to-day financial operations as the business scales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with the outsourced accounting provider to resolve queries for quarterly management accounts and VAT returns.
• Manage purchase invoices, staff expenses, supplier payments, and record-keeping.
• Reconcile revenue streams and support credit control activities.
• Oversee payroll coordination, including new hires and leavers.
• Ensure financial controls align with operational and technical developments.
• Assist in rolling cashflow forecasts and banking administration.

Key Skills:

• Experience with Xero and solid Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, charts).
• Strong problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and a "can-do" attitude.
• Flexibility to adapt to a fast-evolving start-up environment.
• Accounting qualification (studying, part-qualified, or qualified by experience) preferred.

This is an opportunity to shape the financial operations of a growing start-up and work closely with its founders.