Finance Controller/ Manager - Part time (Hours negotiable)

Blank Group Ltd; Swansea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing marketing business in Swansea seeks a hands-on Finance Controller/Manager for a part-time or full-time role. This position will oversee financial operations, manage accounts, and improve processes while being part of a supportive and friendly team. Strong experience with Sage 50 and a finance qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) is required.

Benefits

Negotiable hours

Free hot breakfast every Friday

Discretionary company bonus scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a hands-on finance role, ideally in an SME environment.
• Strong practical experience in financial management.
• Detail-oriented and strong in process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of financial operations and oversee bookkeeping.
• Ensure financial health of the business through reporting and compliance.
• Identify areas for process improvements and system optimization.

Skills

Sage 50

Excel

Financial Management

Statutory Compliance

Process Improvement

Education

CIMA / ACCA / ACA

Job description

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

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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

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