Part Time Finance Controller/ Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Mai 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £42,000.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 19 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Swansea, Swansea, SA5 4DE |
| Cwmni: | The Recruitment Co |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | BBBH26032_1747737848 |
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Blue Arrow is recruiting a Part Time Finance Controller/ Manager to join an established marketing business based in Swansea, with a clear vision for future growth.
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Up to £42,000 dependant on experience (Pro Rata)
Hours: 24/32 hours per week, with negotiable hours over 3/4 days a week.
Overview
We are looking for a hands-on Finance Controller / Manager who will manage all aspects of our financial operations and oversee our part-time bookkeeper. You'll play a key role in ensuring the financial health of our growing business, from managing accounts to liaising with external accountants. Our current financial setup is well-organised, but there's plenty of opportunity to develop processes and make them even more efficient.
Key Responsibilities:
Day-to-Day Financial Management
- Full use of Sage 50 for all functions, including: Ledger entry, Bank reconciliation, Accounts payable/receivable, producing custom reports with Sage Report Designer and exporting data for Excel analysis and also maintaining data integrity and troubleshooting as needed, with Sage Support assistance
Advanced Excel Expertise
- Working with Excel for: Data modelling, Pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions.
Statutory Compliance
- Managing HMRC reporting
- Submitting VAT returns via Sage, including EU VAT
- Assisting with Corporation Tax filings to ensure all statutory requirements are met
Banking and Cash Flow
- Managing online banking, including setting up BACS payments
- Overseeing basic cash flow management, monitoring, and reporting
Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Working closely with external accountants to ensure accurate and timely reporting
- Understanding accounting principles to ensure all records are up to date and correct
Team Management
- Managing and supporting our part-time bookkeeping assistant
- Prioritising tasks effectively within the team
Provide Director administrative support by assisting with financial documentation, reporting needs, and other ad-hoc administrative tasks as required.
Process Improvement and Efficiency
- Identifying areas for financial process improvements and system optimisation
- Introducing automation where possible to increase efficiency
Management Accounting
- Preparing monthly financial statements, including P&L, balance sheets, cash flow statements, variance analysis, and financial KPI analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting, developing financial plans and forecasts
Skills and Experience Required:
- CIMA / ACCA / ACA (or equivalent) required, with strong practical experience in a finance management role
- Minimum 5 years in a hands-on finance role, ideally in an SME environment
- Strong proficiency with Sage 50 and Excel, particularly with data modelling and analysis
- Familiarity with improving financial workflows and introducing automation is a plus
- In-depth understanding of UK tax law, VAT submissions, and HMRC regulations
- Previous experience managing a small finance team or assistant
- Comfortable with being hands-on across all aspects of finance
- Ability to solve finance issues, streamline processes, and provide financial insights
- Ability to clearly explain financial data and concepts to non-finance colleagues and management
- Detail-oriented, organised, and capable of working independently within a small team
- Someone who shares our values of being Caring, Motivated, and Genuine
If you feel you have the right experience for this role, please submit your CV for immediate response.
CPSwansea