Financial Controller / Office Administrator

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

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking a Financial Controller / Office Admin in Sutton for a part-time role (25 hours per week) with hybrid flexibility. You will own financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, payroll, VAT and compliance, while providing HR coordination and leadership team support.

The role demands ACA/ACCA qualification, SME experience, and strong Xero/Excel skills. Excellent stakeholder management and accuracy are essential for successful delivery.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• 5 years' post-qualified experience in a FC/Finance Manager or similar role.
• Experience producing management accounts and financial reporting within SME
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
• Excellent knowledge of UK VAT, payroll and accounting standards
• Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUPs and financial analysis
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Own financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting and compliance.
• Manage day-to-day finance operations: ledgers, reconciliations and data entry.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
• Support annual budgeting and business planning processes.
• Produce rolling forecasts and cash flow reports.
• Ensure VAT returns and statutory filings are accurate and timely.
• Oversee payroll and pension administration.
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors and banks.
• Lead year-end accounts preparation and improve financial controls.
• Maintain HR records and admin support for leadership team.
• Assist with HR policies and holiday/absence records.
• Support senior management in commercial decision-making.

Skills

Accounting software Xero

Advanced Excel

Forecasting

Budgeting

Payroll management

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

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.

Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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