Job Description

The Financial Controller will be a critical partner to the finance team, providing timely financial insights to inform commercial decisions while maintaining the highest standards of financial governance and UK compliance. They have a responsibility to review the financial administration of the business and advise how the business can improve its profitability and financial efficiency.

Duties include:

Produce accurate financial budgets and re-forecasts and develop a budgeting model with the Assistant Accountant; Develop strong financial controls and timetables. Lead improvements to financial administration. VAT returns and Tax affairs. Manage the physical and intangible assets of the business including patents, trademarks, physical equipment, insurances. Advise on commercial decisions where required; Manage the annual ISO audit; Support, and deliver, where required, financial presentations to the Executive/Management team;
Become an active member of the management team, enthusiastic to support a tech company to develop and thrive in a competitive and fast-paced environment.

Skills:

-Qualified with professionally recognised accounting qualifications (ACCA).

-Proficiency in using accounting software, such as Xero (preferred),
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial calculations
- Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify discrepancies or errors
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices, SaaS experience highly valued.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Confident to work in a small, busy technology-based business

If you have experience as an accountant and are proficient in using accounting software such as Xero, we would love to hear from you. As part of the management team, you will play a crucial role in helping the business grow using financially astute decisions and budgetary tools. Apply today to join our team!

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 50,000.00-65,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 - 25 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Life insurance Private medical insurance Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:

Reading RG1 3EU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:

Xero: 1 year (required) Accounting: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

ACCA (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Reading RG1 3EU (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Reading RG1 3EU