Part-time Financial Controller | Lydd | £48k | 22.5 hrs

Office Angles UK; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Financial Controller to manage financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance for a client in Lydd, Kent. The role involves overseeing financial management, preparing monthly accounts, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Candidates should have proven experience in finance, strong organizational and analytical skills, as well as proficiency in accounting software like Sage. This is an exciting opportunity to strengthen financial controls and contribute to organizational success.

Benefits

Starting annual leave of 25 days

Company pension scheme

Health cash plan

Company sick pay

Additional leave for long service

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or similar senior finance role.
• Strong knowledge of financial management principles and practices.
• Experience managing accounts payable and receivable processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial management aspects including planning and reporting.
• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Skills

Financial management principles

Microsoft Excel

Sage Accounts

Sage Payroll

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant professional qualifications in finance (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Tools

Sage

Job description

We are looking for a Financial Controller to join our client’s organisation based in the beautiful town of Lydd.

Job title: Financial Controller

Location: Lydd, Kent

Salary: £48,000

Hours: 22.5 hours per week

Benefits:

• Starting annual leave of 25 days, pro‑rated to your 22.5 hours.
• A company pension scheme
• Health cash plan
• Company sick pay
• Additional leave for long service (up to a maximum of 30 days) plus vouchers of choice

About the Role:

As a Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in managing our client’s financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance processes. Your expertise will help ensure the financial health and integrity of our organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to strengthen financial controls, streamline processes, and provide clarity on performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all financial management aspects, including planning, reporting, analysis, and reconciliations.
• Manage and supervise our client’s dedicated finance team.
• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts to guide our client’s strategic direction.
• Monitor cash flow and optimise working capital to meet organisational goals.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal policies.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, providing insights for informed decision‑making.
• Coordinate the external audit process and collaborate with auditors.
• Review and reconcile statutory accounts and tax returns back to management accounts.
• Enhance financial controls and streamline month‑end close processes.
• Utilise accounting software such as Sage for precise record‑keeping and reporting.
• Engage with senior stakeholders, offering insights to support business decisions.
• Analyse financial data to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or in a similar senior finance role.
• Strong knowledge of financial management principles and practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software, including Sage Accounts and Sage Payroll.
• Experience in effectively managing accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• A hands‑on approach, dependable under pressure, while maintaining a broader strategic perspective.
• A process‑driven mindset with a desire for continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work with complex data sets.
• Confident communicator with a sense of ownership, capable of partnering effectively with senior and non‑financial stakeholders.
• Relevant professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, or ACA are desirable but not essential.

Next Steps:

If you’re eager to bring your financial management skills to our client’s team and contribute to their success, we would love to hear from you! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to make a difference. Apply today!

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