Financial Controller

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Lyons Recruitment is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the accounts for four SME entities from its Leeds offices in LS21. This part-time role offers 24 hours per week with flexible days, reporting to Head of Finance and supervising an Assistant.

Responsibilities include monthly management accounts, cashflow projections, VAT submissions, CIS, payroll liaison, and ensuring UK accounting standards compliance. Experience in Sage 50 and multi-company environments is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified by Experience or part-qualified/ACCA/ACA/CIMA or AAT
• Experience in SME accounting and multi-entity businesses
• Knowledge of VAT schemes and CIS

Responsibilities

• Producing monthly management accounts.
• Cashflow projections & working capital monitoring.
• P&L with variance analysis.
• VAT submissions to HMRC under different schemes.
• Managing accounts payable/receivable and billing.
• Supervising an Assistant.
• Payroll preparation liaison and timecard checks.
• Ensuring adherence to UK accounting standards & tax rules.
• Bank reconciliations and journals; CIS completion and HMRC filing.

Skills

SME accounting

Multi-entity accounts

VAT schemes

Payroll

Sage 50

CIS knowledge

Detail oriented

Education

Qualified by Experience or Part-qualified/Qualified AAT/ACCA/ACA/CIMA

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.