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Part Time Finance Controller/ Manager, Swansea
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The Recruitment Co.
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Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
023700470574
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2
Posted:
23.05.2025
Expiry Date:
07.07.2025
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Job Description:
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:
* 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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