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 roleExperience

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