Financial Controller

Lyons Recruitment; Tuckingmill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Flexible part-time hours

Impactful growth opportunities

Job summary

Lyons Recruitment represents a growing SME in Leeds seeking an experienced Financial Controller for 24 hours per week. The role covers multiple entities, financial reporting, VAT, CIS, payroll, and adherence to UK accounting standards.

Based at LS21 offices, you will report to the Head of Finance, supervise an Assistant, and help drive financial resilience as the business expands into new markets.

Qualifications

• Qualified by Experience or part-qualified accounting professional.
• Experience in an SME with an all-encompassing, varied role.
• Experience handling multi-company accounts and VAT schemes.

Responsibilities

• Produce Monthly Management Accounts for four entities.
• Manage cashflow projections, working capital and resilience.
• Perform P&L with variance analysis and VAT submissions to HMRC.
• Handle accounts payable/receivable and billing activities.
• Supervise an Assistant and prepare payroll for external processing.
• Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and statutory obligations.
• Complete CIS returns and manage bank reconciliations.

Skills

Organised

Communication

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

AAT/ACCA/ACA/CIMA or QBE

Tools

Sage 50

Payroll

CIS

Job description

The Business & Opportunity:

Operating across the Architectural, Landscaping and Construction sectors, our client has made impressive year on year growth and are continuing to expand into new markets.

They are now looking for an experienced Financial Controller to help them on the next step of their exciting journey. Taking responsibility for the accounts of 4 separate companies, you will work closely with the Directors and carry out an all-encompassing role.

They require someone on a part-time basis for 24 hours per week, with working hours that best suit you. You will be based at their prestigious and impressive offices on the North-West side of Leeds, easily commutable from Leeds, Otley, Ilkley, Harrogate and Bradford.

Your Remit:

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will carry out a varied role, including

• Producing Monthly Management Accounts.
• Cashflow projections, monitoring working capital and ensuring financial resilience.
• Profit & Loss with Variance Analysis.
• VAT submissions to HMRC, involving different schemes.
• Managing the accounts payable receivable and billing activities.
• Supervising an Assistant.
• Preparing monthly and fortnightly payroll, checking timecards to submit for external processing.
• Ensuring adherence to UK Accounting standards, tax rules and statutory obligations.
• Bank reconciliations and journals.
• CIS Completion and filing with HMRC.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Qualified by Experience or Part-qualified/Qualified AAT/ACCA/ACA/CIMA.
• Operated in an SME, at a similar level in an all-encompassing, varied role.
• Experience of handling multi-company accounts or businesses with several entities.
• A knowledge of different VAT schemes.
• Working knowledge of Sage 50, together with an understanding of CIS and Payroll.
• Highly organised, self-motivated, excellent communicator and a good eye for detail.

What s on Offer:

• Starting salary of £40,000 £45,000
• Part-Time Hours (24 per week) to fit around you, e.g. 3 full days or shorter hours spread over 4 or 5 days.
• Free onsite parking.
• Based in LS21, it is easily commutable from Leeds, Bradford, Harrogate, Otley & Ilkley.
• A genuine opportunity for you to make a significant impact with a successful and growing business.