Financial Controller Services
The financial oversight your business needs, without the full-time hire.
Most growing businesses reach a point where a bookkeeper is not quite enough and a full-time financial controller is not quite justified. We provide qualified financial controller support — management accounts, cash flow oversight, and financial controls — delivered remotely across the UK. Qualified accountants, transparent pricing, and questions answered the day you ask them.
- Monthly management accounts delivered on time, every time
- Cash flow modelled forward so surprises are largely avoidable
- Month-end close handled without it falling on your desk
- Financial reports you can read and act on, not just file
No long-term contract required. If it is not working after three months, you leave with clean financials and nothing owed.
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What our clients say
★★★★★
Accounts Done End to End, Simply
“Prads made everything super simple and has just finished the whole process end to end in a matter of weeks.”
★★★★★
Explains Things Clearly, Not Just Files
“He always takes the time to explain things clearly rather than leaving me confused.”
★★★★★
Switched Accountants and Never Looked Back
“I switched from another accountant about a year ago and haven’t looked back since. Their expertise, efficiency, and positive ‘can-do’ attitude make them stand out.”
★★★★★
Professional, Responsive, and Prompt Throughout
“They were professional, responsive, and prompt throughout, and handled our company accounts and tax return smoothly.”
Sound familiar?
Growing fast, but the numbers are always behind?
Many businesses hit a stage where the finance function quietly stops keeping up. Month-end figures arrive three weeks late. Cash flow is managed by gut feel. Nobody is monitoring the numbers closely enough to flag a problem before it becomes one. A bookkeeper keeps the records. What you actually need is someone with oversight.
- ✕ Management accounts that arrive too late to influence any decision
- ✕ Month-end close dragging on for weeks with no clear owner
- ✕ Cash flow surprises that better monitoring would have caught earlier
What proper financial oversight looks like
Financial controller support means the numbers are current, the close is handled, and you know where cash is heading before it becomes a problem. You get the visibility of an in-house controller without the overhead.
- ✓ Management accounts delivered on schedule, in plain English
- ✓ Month-end close owned and completed on time, every period
- ✓ Cash flow monitored and modelled forward so you are not caught out
- ✓ Tailored quote based on your business — no guesswork on price
What businesses say about working with us
From early-stage startups to established practices, business owners tell us the same thing: the numbers finally make sense.
Prads and the team made filing our accounts so easy. They were patient, knowledgeable, responsive and good to work with. We would highly recommend them. Thanks Prads!
Working with Wings Online Filings Ltd has been an absolute pleasure. They are highly communicative, supportive, and provide a responsive, cost-effective service that perfectly suits my small architecture practice.
What financial controller support covers
Three core pillars delivered remotely by qualified accountants — each one aimed at giving you clearer numbers and fewer financial blind spots.
Management Accounts, On Schedule
Monthly or quarterly management accounts prepared and delivered on a fixed timetable. You get a clear picture of revenue, costs, margin, and position — without waiting weeks for a spreadsheet that raises more questions than it answers. Reports are written in plain English, not accounting shorthand.
Monthly or quarterlyCash Flow Oversight and Forecasting
Your cash position is monitored and modelled forward, so you can see what is coming before it arrives. Rolling cash flow forecasts mean funding gaps and pressure points are visible early enough to act on them. Surprises are largely avoidable when the numbers are current.
Rolling forecasts includedMonth-End Close and Financial Controls
The month-end close process is owned end to end — reconciliations completed, journals posted, and figures signed off on time. Financial controls are reviewed so the right checks are in place as the business grows. You stop chasing the close and start using the output.
Full close ownershipConsistently the same experience, across the UK
Across sole traders, growing companies, and established practices, the feedback is consistent: professional, clear, and delivered without fuss.
Always On Hand, Professional, Easy to Work With
“Prads and his team are the best. Very professional, easy to work with, and always on hand to answer any questions we have. Cannot recommend them enough!”
Went Above and Beyond, Timely and Professional
“Prads at Wings online filings went above and beyond to help us out in a timely and professional manner, flexible online meetings, extra work to fix my mistakes. Would recommend 100%”
Explained Everything Clearly, No Stress At All
“He explained everything clearly and gave genuine, helpful advice, which made things so much easier for me. Everything was done quickly and properly, with no stress at all.”
Why businesses choose us for financial controller support
There is no shortage of accountants. Here is what actually makes the difference when your business needs proper financial oversight.
Numbers explained, not just reported
Management accounts are only useful if you understand what they are telling you. We explain the figures in plain terms — what is moving, why it matters, and what you might want to do about it. Most controllers file the report and leave you to it. We do not.
Qualified accountants, properly regulated
Qualified ACA-level accountants, ACSP-registered with Companies House, HMRC AML supervised, and carrying professional indemnity insurance. The financial controller function sits inside a properly regulated practice — not a bookkeeping agency with advisory pretensions.
Transparent pricing, no surprises
Financial controller engagements are priced based on your specific requirements and scoped clearly upfront. You know what is included before work starts. If you find a lower quote for comparable qualified support, show us and we will match it.
Up and running in four steps
Most clients are set up and receiving their first management accounts within two to three weeks. The process is designed to require as little from you as possible.
Tell us about your business
Fill in the short quote form or call us on 020 8089 1876. We will ask a few straightforward questions about your business size, current setup, and what you need from a financial controller. No jargon, no lengthy questionnaire.
We scope and price the work
Based on your requirements, we put together a clear, fixed scope with transparent pricing. You will know exactly what is included and what it costs before you commit to anything.
We take over the finance function
We connect to your cloud accounting software, review your existing records, and establish the month-end process. If the books need catching up first, we handle that too. You do very little at this stage.
Your numbers work for you
Management accounts arrive on schedule. Cash flow is monitored and reported. Month-end closes on time. You have the financial visibility to make decisions with confidence, and considerably less to worry about.
“Professional, efficient, confidence that everything is taken care of.”
Things people usually ask us first
Is a financial controller the same as a management accountant or a CFO?
A financial controller sits between the two. A management accountant produces the reports; a CFO uses them to drive strategy. A financial controller owns the reporting process, maintains financial controls, and ensures the numbers are accurate and timely. For most growing businesses, controller-level support is exactly what is needed before a full CFO becomes justified.
How is financial controller support priced?
Pricing depends on the size of your business, the complexity of your reporting, and the specific scope you need. We price each engagement clearly upfront — fixed monthly fee, no hidden extras. If you receive a lower quote for comparable qualified support from another firm, we will match it.
Our books are behind and management accounts have never been done — can you still help?
Yes, and this is more common than you might think. We will review the current state of the records, give you an honest assessment of what needs catching up, and quote for the clean-up as a separate piece of work before the ongoing controller engagement begins. It is better to establish a clean baseline than to report from unreliable figures.
Is there a minimum contract or lock-in period?
No long-term contract is required. Engagements run on a rolling monthly basis. If the arrangement is not working for any reason, you give us notice and you leave with up-to-date financials and nothing outstanding. We think that is a more honest way to work.
Which accounting software do you work with for management reporting?
We work across Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, and Sage — and we use Dext for receipt capture where relevant. If your business is already on one of these platforms, we connect directly. If you are not yet on cloud accounting software, we can recommend the right platform for your size and reporting needs and set it up as part of the onboarding.
Will the financial controller support include tax visibility — not just management reporting?
Yes. Management accounts are prepared with corporation tax liability in mind, so your estimated tax position is visible throughout the year rather than only at year-end. If there are tax planning opportunities — timing of expenditure, dividend strategy, or similar — we will flag them as part of the ongoing relationship rather than waiting for the annual accounts process.
Stop flying blind on your own numbers.
Financial controller support from qualified accountants, delivered remotely across the UK. Management accounts, cash flow oversight, and month-end close — at a price that is transparent from day one.