Finance Controller

Confidential; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Free parking

On-site parking

Job summary

Confidential in the Fareham area is seeking a hands‑on Financial Controller on a part‑time basis (3 days per week, 20–25 hours). You will own the complete finance function in a growing ecommerce business, handling day‑to‑day bookkeeping, reporting, forecasting and VAT management, with direct access to Directors.

The role suits an experienced finance professional used to ecommerce/online retail environments, comfortable working independently, and able to influence processes whilst supporting

Qualifications

• Experience in a Financial Controller/Finance Manager role.
• Strong bookkeeping and management accounting experience.
• Ability to manage a finance function independently.
• Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Ecommerce/online retail or marketplace experience preferred.
• Understanding of how online sales platforms impact financial reporting, reconciliations and VAT processes.

Responsibilities

• Own the complete finance function for the business.
• Day‑to‑day bookkeeping and transactional processing.
• Produce management accounts, forecasts and VAT compliance.
• Provide accurate financial information to support business decisions and drive process improvements.

Skills

Financial Controller experience

Finance management

Bookkeeping

VAT management

Ecommerce experience

Xero

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

Financial Controller (Part-Time)

Fareham area 3 Days / 20 - 25 hours per week 50,000 - 60,000 FTE.

The role

We are recruiting for a hands‑on Financial Controller to take ownership of the complete finance function within a growing ecommerce business.

Selling through Amazon, eBay, Shopify and other online sales platforms, this is a standalone position requiring both day‑to‑day bookkeeping and higher‑level financial reporting, forecasting and VAT management. Working closely with the Directors, you’ll provide accurate financial information, support business decision‑making and help drive continuous improvement across the finance function.

This opportunity would suit an experienced finance professional who enjoys being involved in every aspect of finance, from transactional accounting through to management reporting and forecasting. Experience within an ecommerce, online retail or marketplace environment is an essential requirement due to the nature of the business.

About You

• Experience within a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar position
• Strong bookkeeping and management accounting experience
• Comfortable managing a finance function independently
• Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports
• Ecommerce, online retail or marketplace experience would be highly desirable
• Understanding of how online sales platforms impact financial reporting, reconciliations and VAT processes
• Confident using accounting systems, ideally Xero
• Practical and hands‑on approach
• Able to operate at both transactional and strategic level
• Looking for a role with autonomy and responsibility

Knowledge of OSS/IOSS and ecommerce VAT would be beneficial, but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Part‑time permanent position (3 days per week)
• Hybrid working
• Full ownership of the finance function
• Direct access to business owners and decision‑makers
• Opportunity to influence processes and support business growth

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Free parking
• On‑site parking