Remote Financial Controller (UK Hours)

About the role

Huzzle, a talent placement agency, is recruiting a fully qualified Financial Controller for a UK-based company making premium stone worktops and bespoke surfaces. The role takes full ownership of the accounting and financial operations, is hands-on and client-facing, and requires fluent English because you will communicate directly with UK directors, customers, suppliers and HMRC.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, P&L statements, balance sheets, cash-flow forecasts and year-end reports
• Manage VAT returns, PAYE payroll, RTI submissions, pensions, CIS and HMRC compliance
• Handle credit control, chase overdue invoices and maintain debtor reports
• Reconcile bank, credit card, ledger and control accounts
• Track project profitability, job costs, stock usage, material wastage and supplier spend
• Process supplier invoices and maintain purchase ledgers
• Maintain records in Xero or similar software and automate accounting processes
• Work with directors, customers, suppliers, external accountants and HMRC

Required profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
• 3+ years of hands-on UK accounting experience, ideally managing the full finance function of a UK limited company
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines without extensive supervision
• Reliable computer, high-speed internet and a quiet, secure remote workspace

Required skills

• Management accounts, VAT, PAYE, RTI and pension administration
• Xero, Sage or QuickBooks, with advanced Excel
• Nice to have: construction, real estate or manufacturing background; CIS and domestic reverse charge; job costing and inventory tracking; HMRC enquiries and corporation tax

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
• The chance to own the finance function and work directly with directors