At a Glance
- Tasks: Act as a virtual finance controller for diverse clients and manage financial reports.
- Company: Modern, fast-growing accountancy practice in West Sussex with a flexible culture.
- Benefits: Fully flexible hours, remote work options, competitive salary, and direct founder collaboration.
- Other info: Genuine flexibility and opportunity to shape your role around your strengths.
- Why this job: Enjoy real variety and autonomy while making a meaningful impact on client businesses.
- Qualifications: Experience in accounting, confident with cloud accounting tools like Xero.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Looking for a role where flexibility actually means something? A modern, fast-growing accountancy practice in West Sussex is looking for a Virtual Finance Controller (VFC) to join the team in a genuinely flexible, hybrid capacity. This is a firm built around cloud accounting and advisory-led services, supporting ambitious businesses as a true finance partner rather than a traditional compliance provider.
This isn't your typical practice role. You'll act as an outsourced finance lead for a portfolio of growing clients, with real variety, autonomy, and client exposure built in.
What you'll be doing:
- Acting as a virtual FC for a portfolio of scaling businesses
- Preparing and reviewing management accounts and financial reports
- Overseeing bookkeeping and VAT returns
- Supporting clients with day-to-day finance queries and decision-making
- Working across Xero, Dext and Fathom
- Assisting with year-end accounts and tax compliance, depending on your experience
You’ll be the person clients trust, rely on, and see as an extension of their business.
Who this would suit:
- An experienced Accountant, Management Accountant or Client Manager looking for more flexibility
- Someone already operating as a virtual FD/FC, or ready to step into that space
- ACA, ACCA, CTA or qualified by experience
- Confident with cloud accounting (Xero essential, Dext/Fathom a bonus)
What’s on offer:
- 30-35 hours per week, completely flexible (you choose)
- Work from home, client site or shared workspace
- Competitive salary (dependent on hours and experience)
- Exposure to a wide range of clients and industries
- Direct work with the founder, with real input into how the firm grows
- A role that genuinely shapes around your strengths and interests
If you're after flexibility, variety and meaningful client work without the rigidity of a traditional practice, this is well worth a conversation.
Accountant and Virtual FC employer: ProTalent
Join a dynamic independent accountancy practice in the heart of Eastbourne, where you will gain comprehensive experience across various accounting functions while receiving full study support for your professional qualifications. Our supportive work culture encourages personal growth and client interaction from day one, making it an ideal environment for those looking to advance their careers in accountancy. With competitive starting salaries and a commitment to your development, this role offers a unique opportunity to take ownership of your work and thrive in a collaborative team setting.
