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 .
Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.
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.
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