Finance Controller / Manager

Finance Controller / Manager

Part-Time 24 - 32 Hours Per Week Office Based

Swansea

Up to 42k PA Pro Rata

We're looking for a hands-on Finance Controller / Manager to join our small, friendly team and help us drive our business forward. If you're looking to work part-time in a small, friendly team where your skills will be recognised and your input truly matters, this could be the perfect role for you!

The Company

We are an exciting marketing business with a turnover approaching 6 million and a clear vision for future growth. Based in modern, smart offices in Fforest-Fach, Swansea, our team of 25 passionate people value working together in a positive and supportive environment. We live by our core values: Caring, Motivated, and Genuine, and we believe in making sure every team member is valued and appreciated.

The Role

We need 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.
This is a part-time, office-based role ( 24 to 32 hours per week), with negotiable hours that could fit around school hours or be 3 or 4 days a week.

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
  - Maintaining data integrity and troubleshooting as needed, with Sage Support assistance
• Advanced Excel Expertise
• Working with Excel for:
  - Data modelling
  - Pivot tables
  - 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:

Qualifications

• CIMA / ACCA / ACA (or equivalent) required, with strong practical experience in a finance management role

Experience

• Minimum 5 years in a hands-on finance role, ideally in an SME environment
• Financial Systems:
  - Strong proficiency with Sage 50 and Excel, particularly with data modelling and analysis
  - Familiarity with improving financial workflows and introducing automation is a plus
• Statutory Knowledge:
  - In-depth understanding of UK tax law, VAT submissions, and HMRC regulations
• Team Leadership:
  - Previous experience managing a small finance team or assistant
  - Comfortable with being hands-on across all aspects of finance
• Problem-Solving Ability:
  - Ability to solve finance issues, streamline processes, and provide financial insights
• Communication Skills:
  - Ability to clearly explain financial data and concepts to non-finance colleagues and management
• Personal Attributes:
  - Detail-oriented, organised, and capable of working independently within a small team
  - Someone who shares our values of being Caring, Motivated, and Genuine

Current Financial Setup

Our financial operations are already neat, tidy, and well-organised, but we're always looking to improve. We need someone who can build on what's in place and find ways to make processes even more efficient and effective.

In Return

• Negotiable Hours: Approx. 24 to 32 hours per week, with a negotiable working pattern (including the possibility to work within school hours).
• Friendly Culture: We're a small, close-knit team where everyone's contributions are valued and appreciated
• Modern Workspace: You'll work in our smart, organised office in Fforest-Fach, Swansea, with free, easy-access parking
• Perks: Free hot breakfast every Friday and a discretionary company bonus scheme (after completing the probation period)

For more information contact Kim Simpson of Work Wales for a confidential discussion.