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Financial Controller

Job details
Posting date: 01 August 2025
Salary: £40,000.00 to £45,000.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 31 August 2025
Location: Swansea, Swansea, SA5 4BA
Company: Brook Street
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: BBBH419533_1754059596

Summary

Brook Street are working with a highly reputable company based in the Fforest-Fach Industrial estate. This is a pivotal role in the senior leadership team as the Financial Controller. This is a full time role, working from their busy admin, sales and finance office. Monday to Friday, 9-5 with some flexitime. This role is also offering an immediate start for the right candidates. Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate a small finance team including purchase ledger, sales ledger, and admin support

  • Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts using Sage Line 50

  • Process invoices, oversee supplier payments, credit control, and reconcile accounts

  • Manage payroll and support HR administration functions

  • Maintain financial records ensuring accuracy and integrity of all data

  • Collaborate with external accountants for VAT returns, PAYE returns, and financial compliance

  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis

  • Continuously identify and drive process improvements

Requirements

  • A qualified accountant (AAT Level 3 minimum) with finance experience ideally 5+ years

  • Confident handling management accounts preparation (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)

  • Strong in Sage Line 50, payroll (Sage), Excel, and MS Office

  • Hands-on experience with sales and purchase ledger processes, payroll, VAT, PAYE, and some knowledge of CIS payments

  • Comfortable managing and supporting a small finance/admin team

  • Organised, practical, calm under pressure with a proactive "can do" attitude

  • Ideally working towards or open to further qualifications such as CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or FEMA

  • Fire and security, construction industry experience is a plus but not essential

Benefits

  • Competitive salary between £40,000 - £45,000

  • Health insurance

  • Nest pension scheme

  • Free on-site parking

  • Friendly, supportive team culture with approachable leadership

  • Structured working hours - Monday to Friday, Flexitime

  • A key role in a growing business where your ownership and practical mindset are valued

Apply now or contact Luke at Brook Street Cardiff

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.