Remote Financial Controller

About the role

A UK-based business supplying and installing premium stone worktops and bespoke surfaces is looking for an experienced, fully qualified Financial Controller to take full ownership of its accounting, financial reporting and compliance. The role is remote (UK hours) and client-facing, so fluent spoken and written English is essential. It suits someone who can manage the finance function independently from day one.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and deliver monthly reports to directors by the 10th working day of the next month
• Run month-end and year-end closing, prepare year-end packs for external accountants and maintain a rolling 13-week cash-flow forecast
• Submit UK VAT returns under MTD, manage PAYE, RTI, auto-enrolment pensions and statutory payments, and liaise with HMRC and accountants
• Oversee invoicing, collections and debtor management, keeping debtor days below 45 days
• Manage supplier invoices, run bank, credit card and ledger reconciliations, and reconcile VAT and payroll control accounts monthly
• Track job-level profitability, project costs and material costs, and support fleet and vehicle financing
• Maintain financial records in Xero or similar cloud software and help with software migrations and automation

Required profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
• Ideally 3+ years of hands-on experience managing the full accounts function of a UK limited company
• Strong practical experience with MTD, PAYE, RTI and statutory payments
• Fluent English and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Reliable computer, fast internet and a quiet, secure workspace

Required skills

• Xero, Sage or QuickBooks, with strong Microsoft Excel
• Nice to have: construction or manufacturing background, job costing, HMRC enquiries, fleet financing knowledge

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Fully remote position with a UK-based team
• Long-term career growth and professional development
• Direct contact with company directors and ownership of the finance function