Financial Controller, UK Accounting

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Exhibit strong ownership and take initiative without needing step-by-step instructions for routine finance tasks.

• Offer strategic financial insights and recommendations to enhance business operations and cash flow management.

• Develop, refine, and execute financial processes and structures that boost efficiency, visibility, and reporting accuracy.

• Produce work that is execution-ready, precise, and demands minimal corrections or follow-up from directors.

• Add value at a senior level by recognizing operational gaps, optimizing workflows, and facilitating better financial decision-making.

• Serve as a trusted finance partner to leadership by ensuring robust financial hygiene, accountability, and process discipline.

• Detect gaps and inefficiencies in current systems and implement enhancements.

• Participate in weekly pipeline meetings to remain informed about deal flow and collaborate with Sales and Consulting leads to obtain specific billing information.

• Ensure inclusion in relevant client email threads to capture PO numbers and billing contacts.

• Keep accurate data across HubSpot (Sales), QuickBooks (Finance), and cash flow models to avoid revenue double-counting or forecasting inaccuracies.

• Track payment deadlines, send reminders, and escalate issues to the Finance Director only when necessary.

• Establish new client accounts and keep contact information current.

• Prepare and deliver weekly reports on pipeline status, invoicing, and outstanding POs to directors.

• Collaborate with administrators to ensure all expenditures are recorded, pursue missing receipts, and upload them correctly to AutoEntry.

• Reconcile supplier invoices, batch payments, categorize them by urgency, and present clean payment runs for the Finance Director’s approval.

• Work alongside the Finance Director to maintain cash flow documents, budgets, and forecasts.

• Monitor ledgers to identify erroneous spending, unused subscriptions, or overspending, and flag these issues for action.

• Perform daily reconciliation of bank feeds to guarantee real-time accuracy.

• Manage journals, accruals, and prepayments to prepare accounts for the accountant's review.

• Generate standard financial reports, such as Aged Debtors and P&L snapshots.

• Maintain an immaculate digital filing system for audit trails.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial administration, bookkeeping, or similar finance positions.

• A strong grasp of UK/British accounting practices is essential.

• Experience in a consulting firm or consultancy setting is preferred.

• Demonstrated experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting.

• Proficient in Excel and accounting software such as QuickBooks and AutoEntry.

• Familiarity with HubSpot or similar CRM systems is highly desirable.

• Proven capability to manage multiple stakeholders, including directors, consultants, and clients.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently.

• Confident, proactive, and able to take initiative in a dynamic, senior role.

• Proven track record of identifying and implementing process improvements in financial operations.

• Possess a "Finisher Mindset", delivering work that is accurate, graded, and ready for immediate execution, enabling directors to concentrate on strategy.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.

• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

• Health and wellness benefits.