Financial Controller / Office Administrator

Office Angels; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking a Financial Controller / Office Admin in Sutton on a hybrid basis (minimum 1 day in the office). The role combines finance leadership with HR coordination and admin support for the leadership team.

The ideal candidate will have ACA/ACCA, 5+ years in a similar role, strong Xero and Excel skills, and proven budgeting, forecasting and VAT/payroll expertise. This is a permanent, part-time position (25 hours/week) with pro rata salary expectations.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• 5 years+ post-qualified experience in Financial Controller/Finance Manager roles.
• Experience producing management accounts and financial reporting in SME.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management experience.
• Excellent knowledge of UK VAT, payroll and accounting standards.
• Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUPs and financial analysis.
• Organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance operations including sales and purchase ledgers, bank reconciliations and data entry.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Support budgeting and business planning processes and rolling forecasts.
• Produce cash flow reports and variance analysis.
• Liaise with external accountants, auditors, banks and advisors.
• Lead year-end accounts preparation and financial controls improvements.
• Maintain employee records and HR administration activities.
• Support HR policies and absence/training records.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Independent working

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Education

ACA or ACCA

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Financial Controller / Office Admin

Location: Sutton (Hybrid, minimum 1 day per week in the office)
Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 FTE (Pro Rata) DOE
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part Time, 25 Hours Per Week

The successful candidate will take ownership of financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, compliance and payroll while providing HR coordination and administrative support to the leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day finance operations including sales ledger, purchase ledger, bank reconciliations and financial data entry.
• Complete monthly trial balance reconciliations and maintain balance sheet reconciliation schedules.
• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Support annual budgeting and business planning processes.
• Produce rolling forecasts, cash flow reports and variance analysis.
• Maintain financial records and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and statutory filings.
• Manage payroll and pension administration.
• Liaise with external accountants, auditors, banks and professional advisors.
• Lead year-end accounts preparation processes.
• Monitor and improve financial controls, reporting and business processes.
• Maintain employee records, HR documentation and compliance records.
• Support HR policies, procedures and employee administration activities.
• Manage holiday, absence and training records.
• Act as a point of contact for general HR administration queries.
• Work closely with senior management to support commercial decision‑making and business growth.

Essential Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Approximately 5 years' post-qualified experience within a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar role.
• Strong experience using Xero.
• Experience producing management accounts and financial reporting within an SME environment.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management experience.
• Excellent knowledge of UK VAT, payroll and accounting standards.
• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and financial analysis.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Commercially focused with a proactive, hands‑on approach.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of key responsibilities.

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience within an SME or owner‑managed business.
• HR administration or HR coordination experience.
• Knowledge of HR best practice and employment legislation.
• Experience implementing process improvements and automation.
• Experience developing financial reporting tools and dashboards.