{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"c066d2acf276bed2e418265a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c066d2acf276bed2e418265a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c066d2acf276bed2e418265a","title":"Financial Controller","description":"About HuzzleAt Huzzle, we connect exceptional talent with top opportunities at leading companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include fast-growing startups, digital agencies, SaaS companies, and tech-enabled businesses across industries such as MarTech, FinTech, EdTech, and eCommerce. Unlike traditional outsourcing agencies, we place you directly with innovative companies where you become a valued member of the team.About the companyOur client is a UK-based business operating in the stone worktops industry, specialising in high-quality worktop solutions. The company is focused on delivering excellent products and services while maintaining efficient operations, strong financial controls, and sustainable business growth.As the business continues to develop, they are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to take full ownership of the company's finance and accounting function. This is an opportunity to work directly with company directors, oversee financial operations, improve reporting processes, and contribute to important commercial decisions.Job Type: Full-Time (Remote - UK Business Hours)Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced, fully qualified Financial Controller to independently manage the complete finance and accounting function of a UK limited company. This is a hands-on position requiring strong technical accounting knowledge and practical experience with UK financial reporting, VAT, PAYE payroll, HMRC compliance, cash flow management, credit control, and reconciliations. You will work directly with the company directors, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting while maintaining full compliance with UK accounting and tax requirements. The ideal candidate is someone who can take ownership from day one, requires no training, and has previous experience managing the accounts of UK-based businesses. Experience in construction, manufacturing, stone fabrication, or similar industries would be a strong advantage.Key ResponsibilitiesTake full ownership of the company's day-to-day finance and accounting operationsPrepare and deliver accurate monthly management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports, by the 10th working day of each monthPrepare year-end financial records and reporting packs for external accountantsMaintain and update rolling 13-week cash flow forecastsPrepare and submit UK VAT returns through Making Tax Digital (MTD), ensuring all deadlines are metManage UK PAYE payroll, including RTI submissions, auto-enrolment pensions, and statutory paymentsHandle HMRC correspondence, tax compliance, and relevant reporting requirementsManage credit control, proactively chasing overdue invoices and maintaining accurate aged-debtor reportsPerform regular bank, card, ledger, VAT, payroll, and control account reconciliationsOversee purchase ledger activities, including supplier invoice processing and timely paymentsMonitor job and project profitability, including material costs, stock usage, and wastageProduce monthly job-costing and site profitability reportsIdentify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting systems, and accounting automationWork directly with company directors, providing financial insights and supporting business decisionsRequirementsFully qualified accountant with ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or an equivalent recognised professional qualificationMinimum 3 years of hands-on experience independently managing the full accounts function of a UK limited companyProven experience preparing monthly management accounts, P&L statements, balance sheets, and year-end figures without supervisionStrong practical knowledge of UK VAT and Making Tax Digital, including end-to-end VAT return preparation and submissionExperience managing UK PAYE payroll, RTI submissions, auto-enrolment pensions, and statutory paymentsPractical experience with UK tax compliance and HMRC requirementsStrong credit control experience, including directly chasing customers for overdue payments by phone and emailExcellent knowledge of bank, card, ledger, and control account reconciliationsProficiency in cloud accounting software such as Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks. Xero experience is particularly valuableStrong Excel skills and the ability to produce accurate financial reportsPrevious experience working with UK clients, directors, suppliers, or accounting firmsExcellent written and spoken English communication skillsAbility to work independently, solve problems, and meet deadlines without supervisionOwn reliable computer, high-speed internet connection, and a quiet, secure remote workspaceAvailability to work UK business hoursNice-to-HavesPrevious experience in construction, manufacturing, stone fabrication, kitchen and bathroom, or building materials industriesKnowledge of CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) and the construction VAT domestic reverse chargeExperience with job costing, project profitability, stock management, and material wastage trackingExperience with CRM or job-management systems integrated with accounting softwareExperience implementing new accounting software, improving financial processes, or automating reportingExperience with vehicle finance, fleet costs, banking relationships, and business lendingRegistered as an HMRC agent or previous experience working with HMRC agent accessPrevious experience supporting UK businesses from an offshore locationBenefits💰 Competitive salary🌎 Fully remote work environment🚀 Career growth opportunities in a high-growth sector📈 Long-term stability within an innovative team","company":"Huzzlecom","rawCompany":"huzzlecom","city":"Phillips","state":"WI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-11-13T09:16:10.891Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"13-2099.00","title":"Financial Specialists, All Other","slug":"financial-specialists-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541219","title":"Other Accounting Services","slug":"other-accounting-services"},{"code":"523940","title":"Portfolio Management and Investment Advice","slug":"portfolio-management-and-investment-advice"},{"code":"541211","title":"Offices of Certified Public Accountants","slug":"offices-of-certified-public-accountants"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Financial Controller","description":"About HuzzleAt Huzzle, we connect exceptional talent with top opportunities at leading companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. 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