Part Time Finance Controller/ Manager

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:

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.
CPSwansea