About Smooth Group
Smooth Group is a fast-growing, tech-forward accounting and company formation group operating primarily in the UK with a growing presence in the UAE. We're systems-driven, lean, and big on automation, meaning you'll own a broad, end-to-end finance remit and help us scale with smart processes.
The Role
We're looking for a qualified Financial Controller to run the full finance function across our small international group. You'll be hands-on with day-to-day bookkeeping while also producing accurate, timely management information and statutory filings. This is a great fit for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and improving processes in a modern, cloud-first environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Bookkeeping & Ledgers: Own day-to-day bookkeeping in Xero (multi-entity, multi-currency), bank reconciliations, accruals/prepayments, intercompany journals.
* VAT & Indirect Tax: Prepare and submit UK and UAE VAT returns (MTD compliant), reconcile VAT control accounts, manage queries with HMRC.
* Management Reporting: Produce monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow), KPI packs and commentary; variance analysis vs budget/forecast.
* Year-End & Statutory: Prepare year-end accounts and supporting audit files; coordinate with external accountants/auditors. Prepare and/or support Company Tax Returns (CT600).
* Credit Control: Oversee billing cadence, debtor reviews, collections workflow, and dispute resolution; maintain strong DSO metrics.
* Payroll & Pensions: Run monthly payroll and auto-enrolment pension submissions; maintain RTI compliance and year-end filings (P60/P11D support).
* Cash & Controls: Short- and medium-term cash-flow forecasting; maintain robust financial controls, approvals and documentation.
* UAE Entity Support: Assist with bookkeeping and monthly close for UAE entity; coordinate with local advisors for compliance.
* Systems & Process Improvement: Champion automation and clean data in Xero and connected apps; streamline close timelines and reporting.
About You
* Professional qualification: ACCA / ACA / CIMA (qualified).
* Experience: Proven track record running the end-to-end finance function for an SME or small group (multi-entity experience essential).
* Technical: Strong Xero skills (including bank rules, tracking categories, consolidations via add-ons), excellent Excel/Google Sheets, solid grasp of UK GAAP and UK VAT.
* Nice to have: Exposure to UAE bookkeeping/compliance, intercompany and multi-currency consolidations, experience with credit control tooling and payroll platforms (e.g. Xero Payroll, BrightPay).
* Mindset: Commercial, detail-oriented, deadline-driven; comfortable working autonomously and improving processes.
* Location : Although this is a fully flexible and remote working opportunity you must be within travelling distance of the office for training days.
Salary is £50k FTE
Private Healthcare after probation
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Up to £50,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 25 per week
Application question(s):
* Do you have Xero experience?
Experience:
* Post Qualified : 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* ACCA - CIMA - ACA License (required)
Willingness to travel:
* 25% (required)