Financial Controller / Office Administrator

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

Job summary

Office Angels in Sutton is seeking a Financial Controller / Office Admin to own financial reporting, forecasting and payroll. The role combines financial leadership with HR coordination for a leadership team in a hybrid, 25-hour-per-week arrangement.

The successful candidate will have ACA/ACCA, ~5 years post-qualification experience, strong Xero skills and proven SME reporting capability to support business growth. This is a permanent, part-time opportunity in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA with ~5 years post-qualification experience in a Financial Controller/Finance Manager role.
• Experience producing management accounts and financial reporting in an SME environment.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management experience.
• Excellent knowledge of UK VAT, payroll and accounting standards.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, financial analysis).
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of key responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, compliance and payroll.
• Provide HR coordination and administrative support to leadership team.
• Manage day-to-day finance operations including sales/purchase ledgers and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Support annual budgeting, rolling forecasts and variance analysis.
• Maintain financial records and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Prepare VAT returns and statutory filings; manage payroll and pensions.
• Liaise with external accountants, auditors, banks and advisors.
• Lead year-end accounts preparation and financial controls improvement.
• Support HR policies, records and recruitment administration.

Skills

Management reporting

Forecasting

Budgeting

Cash flow management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Independent ownership

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Xero

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.

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