Financial Controller / Office Administrator

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

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking a Financial Controller / Office Admin in Sutton with hybrid working (minimum 1 day in the office). The role focuses on financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, compliance and payroll, while providing HR coordination and admin support to the leadership team.

The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA qualified with ~5 years post-qualification experience, strong Xero skills, and proven ability to produce management accounts in an SME environment.

Qualifications

• . ACA or ACCA qualified.
• . Approximately 5 years' post-qualified experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar role.
• . Strong experience using Xero.
• . Experience producing management accounts and financial reporting in SME.
• . Strong budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• . Knowledge of UK VAT, payroll and accounting standards.
• . Advanced Excel skills with VLOOKUP and analysis.
• . Excellent organisation and stakeholder management.
• . Commercial, proactive and independent worker.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance operations including sales/purchase ledgers and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow analysis.
• Oversee VAT returns, payroll, and pension administration.
• Coordinate HR documentation and admin for leadership team.
• Liaise with external accountants, auditors and banks.

Skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Payroll

Financial reporting

HR coordination

Stakeholder management

Excel

Education

ACA/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.

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