Financial Controller - Accountancy Practice

Greater London
Permanent
Professional Practice, Audit, Tax & GP, Accountancy & Finance
Reference: 25728_1775032336

Financial Controller - Accountancy Practice
East London
Up to £85,000

A well-established and growing accountancy practice is seeking a Financial Controller to take ownership of its internal finance function. This is a hands-on, pivotal role suited to a practical and commercially aware finance professional who enjoys working within a team environment while delivering accurate reporting, maintaining strong controls, and supporting strategic decision-making.

Role Responsibilities

  • Produce monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, and cashflow reporting.
  • Manage the month-end process, ensuring accuracy and timely close.
  • Prepare year-end schedules and support with statutory accounts.
  • Support budgeting processes and provide clear variance analysis.
  • Monitor and manage cashflow, identifying and escalating risks where necessary.
  • Oversee billing, credit control, and debtor management, liaising with internal stakeholders.
  • Process supplier invoices and manage payment runs, including direct debits.
  • Maintain relationships with banks and key suppliers.
  • Ensure robust financial controls, reconciliations, and compliance with HMRC requirements.
  • Prepare VAT returns, payroll inputs, and other compliance-related tasks.
  • Manage purchase ledger processes, including invoice matching, coding, and supplier queries.
  • Line manage and support the Finance Administrator, including covering their duties when required.
  • Drive improvements in finance systems, processes, and reporting efficiency.
  • Provide clear financial insight to support business decisions, including basic modelling and profitability analysis.

Personal Requirements

  • Part-qualified, newly qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or qualified by experience.
  • Strong experience producing management accounts and managing cashflow.
  • Hands-on approach.
  • Solid understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, and compliance.
  • Advanced Excel skills (including VLOOKUP) and experience with Xero.
  • Confident communicator with the ability to work closely with senior stakeholders.
  • Experience managing or mentoring junior staff.
  • Recent experience within a UK practice environment.
  • Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, or system/process improvements (desirable).
  • Familiarity with IRIS or similar systems (desirable).
  • Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive with a continuous improvement mindset.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to take ownership of a finance function within a growing business.
  • Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.
  • Supportive, collaborative working environment.
  • Scope for progression as the business continues to grow.

If you are a hands-on finance professional looking to step into a broad and impactful Financial Controller role, apply today.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£0.00 - £85,000.00
Per annum
GBP0.00 - GBP85000.00 per annum

Greater London

Permanent

Added 01/04/2026
Reference: 25728_1775032336

Financial Controller - Accountancy Practice

Greater London
Permanent

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