Remote-First Financial Controller | AI-Driven Growth & Controls

Amber Labs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Remote-first working

Pension contributions

Perkbox

Job summary

Amber Labs, a cutting-edge UK technology consultancy, seeks a hands-on financial controller/manager to oversee accounting, reporting, and compliance. You will drive faster close cycles, lead year-end audits, and manage end-to-end payroll in collaboration with HR and outsourced providers.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you’ll work in a small team, shape controls, and use AI to enhance workflows. The role requires customer focus and tech-enabled efficiency in a fast-moving SME environment.

Qualifications

• Played dominant role in year end audits.
• VAT accounting and reporting.
• Proficient with accounting software and financial reporting tools (ideally Xero, Telleroo).
• Comfortable working in fast-paced SME environment.
• Familiarity with professional services industry.
• Practical examples of using AI to improve controls, efficiency and reporting in the finance function.
• Experience of financial system migrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end accounting function ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Accelerate month end close procedure from 10 days to 2-3 days.
• Lead the year end audit process for the financial year ending August 2026.
• Run end-to-end payroll process, collaborating with HR, operations, and outsourced payroll bureau.
• Ensure HMRC compliance on VAT, PAYE and payroll returns.
• Provide management team with monthly management information pack featuring the 3 financial statements, with variance analysis and commentary.
• Support finance ops manager on continuous improvements to controls and reporting.

Skills

VAT accounting

Year end audits

AI in finance

Xero

Telleroo

Payroll processing

Tools

Xero

Telleroo

Job description

Amber Labs, a cutting-edge UK technology consultancy, seeks a hands-on financial controller/manager to oversee accounting, reporting, and compliance. You will drive faster close cycles, lead year-end audits, and manage end-to-end payroll in collaboration with HR and outsourced providers.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you’ll work in a small team, shape controls, and use AI to enhance workflows. The role requires customer focus and tech-enabled efficiency in a fast-moving SME environment.