Finance Manager

4 days ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Blank Group Ltd Part time

Finance Controller / Finance Manager – Part-Time (Approx. 20 Hours/Week)

We’re looking for a hands-on Finance Controller / Manager to join our small, friendly team and help us drive our business forward.

About Us:

We are an exciting marketing business with a turnover approaching £5 million and a clear vision for future growth. Based in modern, smart offices in Fforest-Fach, Swansea, our team of 22 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.

If you’re looking to work part-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

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 our 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, office-based role (approx. 24 hours per week), with flexible hours that could work within school hours.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Day-to-Day Financial Management
  • Full use of Sage 50 for all functions, including:
  • Ledger entry
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Accounts payable/receivable
  • Producing custom reports with Sage Report Designer and exporting data for Excel analysis
  • Maintaining data integrity and troubleshooting as needed, with Sage Support assistance
  • Advanced Excel Expertise
  • Working with Excel for:
  • Data modelling
  • Pivot tables
  • VLOOKUP functions
  • 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
  • Team Management
  • Managing and supporting our part-time bookkeeping assistant to ensure smooth daily operations
  • Prioritising tasks effectively within the team
  • Process Improvement and Efficiency
  • Identifying areas for financial process improvements and system optimisation
  • Introducing automation where possible to increase efficiency
  • Management Accounting
  • Experience and expertise in preparing monthly financial statements, including P&L, balance sheets, cash flow statements, variance analysis and financial KPI analysis statements
  • Budgeting and forecasting, developing financial plans and forecasts

Skills and Experience Required:

  • Qualifications:
  • CIMA / ACCA / ACA (or equivalent) required, along with strong practical experience in a finance management role
  • Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a hands-on finance role, ideally in an SME
  • 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
  • Team Leadership:
  • Previous experience managing a small finance team or assistant
  • Comfortable with being hands-on in all aspects of financial operations
  • Problem-Solving Ability:
  • Ability to solve finance issues, streamline processes and provide financial insights
  • Communication Skills:
  • Ability to clearly explain financial data and concepts to non-finance colleagues and management
  • Personal Attributes:
  • 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:

  • Flexible Working: Approx. 20 hours per week, ideally every day, with negotiable working times (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 company bonus scheme once the probation period is completed
  • Pay: Up to £42,000 (at full time rate) pro rata to hours worked, dependent on skills and experience

If you’re ready to take on a part-time role where you can make a real impact and help us grow, we’d love to hear from you

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent


Pay: Up to £42,000.00 per year


Expected hours: 16 – 24 per week


Additional pay:

  • Quarterly bonus

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person



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