Part - Time Financial Controller

iMultiply Resourcing; Ardrossan; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused business in Ardrossan is looking for a Financial Controller to lead financial operations across multiple sites. The role involves accurate financial reporting, supplier management, and supporting senior management with budgeting and strategic decision-making. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with experience in similar roles and knowledge of Sage and cloud-based systems. This part-time position includes a salary of £50,000 - £55,000 and various employee benefits.

Benefits

28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

Defined contribution pension scheme

Enhanced sick leave policy

Employee rewards program

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial controller or similar roles.
• Strong technical knowledge and organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and manage invoicing.
• Prepare management accounts and VAT returns monthly/quarterly.
• Oversee relationships with suppliers and accounts payable.
• Support annual audits and statutory accounts preparations.
• Collaborate on budgeting and forecasting efforts.
• Drive change management initiatives, including system migrations.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Change management

Communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Sage

Cloud-based accounting systems

Job description

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a flexible working leadership role in a well‑established, community‑focused business? iMultiply is delighted to be working on a fantastic opportunity for a Financial Controller to join a growing organisation with a strong reputation for delivering essential services across multiple locations.

The Opportunity

This is a pivotal role where you'll take ownership of financial operations across a multi‑site business. You'll be responsible for accurate financial reporting, managing relationships with suppliers, and supporting senior management with budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision‑making.

The role also includes leading change initiatives, such as migrating legacy systems to modern cloud‑based solutions, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records, invoicing, and reconciliation.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts and VAT returns.
• Oversee accounts payable and supplier relationships.
• Support annual audit and statutory accounts preparation.
• Collaborate with senior management on budgeting and forecasting.
• Drive change management projects, including system migration.

The Person

We're ideally looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent with proven experience in a similar role. You'll have strong technical knowledge, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non‑financial stakeholders. Experience with Sage and cloud‑based accounting systems is highly desirable.

On Offer

• Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 FTE (depending on experience)
• Part‑time hours (1 day per week in the office)
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Enhanced sick leave policy
• Employee rewards program

For a confidential discussion, please contact Andrew Robinson at iMultiply: [e-mail] | 07592 203080

iMultiply is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all employees, workers and applicants. iMultiply will treat everyone equally and will not discriminate on the grounds of an individual's 'protected characteristic'. If you like the look of this vacancy and think you could perform the role, but, you don't think you meet all the requirements, please DO APPLY for this opportunity. Data shows that certain groups, mainly women and people from Black and Minority communities, are less likely to apply for jobs where they don't meet 100% of role requirements. iMultiply would encourage you to apply for roles where there is room for development and growth.