Financial Controller - Finance and Administration

A leading consultancy firm based in central London is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee finance and administration across multiple entities. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a broad range of responsibilities, including accounting, payroll, reporting, VAT, and company secretarial duties. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, making an impact on the business while enjoying a collaborative and inclusive culture that values knowledge sharing and teamwork.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing day-to-day accounting processes such as invoicing, payment processing, and bank reconciliations.
• Preparing monthly management accounts, annual financial statements, and supporting audits with detailed documentation.
• Managing payroll for employees and directors, including on boarding new staff, calculating salaries/bonuses/pensions, handling PAYE liabilities, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Preparing VAT returns across multiple jurisdictions using systems like QuickBooks, Excel, Sage Payroll, and Dext.
• Reviewing client agreements, completing on boarding tasks via client portals, requesting purchase orders from clients when needed, and collaborating with team to resolve outstanding debts.
• Supporting office management projects such as moves or refurbishments in collaboration with directors.
• Preparing partnership tax returns and liaising with pension plan trustees to ensure compliance with regulations.

Requirements:

• Professional Accounting Qualification - CIMA/ACCA/ACA
• Proven experience in accounting or finance within a multi-entity environment (professional services experience is a plus).
• Strong technical skills in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks) and advanced proficiency in Excel for reporting purposes.
• A solid understanding of payroll processes (on boarding/exiting staff members, calculating salaries/bonuses/pensions/PAYE liabilities).
• Experience preparing management accounts, budgets, audit schedules, and ad-hoc financial reports for senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of VAT compliance across UK/international jurisdictions.
• Familiarity with company secretarial duties such as confirmation statements and updating company information.
• Excellent attention to detail combined with strong interpersonal skills to build relationships across teams.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates