Finance Controller/Manager

Finance Controller/ Manager - (Part-Time hours considered)

Finance Controller/ Manager - (Part-Time hours considered)

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Finance Controller/ Manager – Part-Time or Full-Time Office Based

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 or full-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!

About Us:

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 or full-time, office-based role ( 24 to 40 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:
  • • Producing custom reports with Sage Report Designer and exporting data for Excel analysis
  • • Maintaining data integrity and troubleshooting as needed, with Sage Support assistance
  • Working with Excel for:

• 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
  • 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
  • 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

• 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
  • 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

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.

What We Offer:

• Negotiable Hours: Approx. 24 to 40 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)

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Part-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Accounting/Auditing and Finance
  • Industries

    Marketing Services

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Blank Group Ltd by 2x

Get notified about new Financial Controller jobs in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom.

Senior Financial Accountant - 2 positions

Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom 22 hours ago

Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

#J-18808-Ljbffr Salary: GBP 36000 - 44000 per year Experience: 5 years required
Back to blog

Other Jobs To Apply

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...