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Finance Controller
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 31,500 - 42,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Swansea
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Finance Controller / Manager – Part-Time (24 to 32 Hours per Week) – Office Based (Swansea)
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Finance Controller / Manager to join a friendly, growing SME based in Swansea. This role is fully focused on finance, with the HR and Executive Assistant responsibilities removed.
About the Role:
You will take full responsibility for managing financial operations, including preparing monthly management accounts, overseeing a part-time bookkeeper, and working closely with external accountants. This is a key position with plenty of scope to improve processes and help drive the business forward.
This is a part-time, office-based position offering flexible hours between 24 and 32 hours per week. We are open to discussing working patterns that suit you — whether within school hours or spread across 3 to 5 regular days. Please note, this role is fully office-based in Swansea (no remote working).
Candidate Essentials:
Candidates must meet all the following criteria:
Strong, hands-on finance experience within an SME environment
Proficiency with Sage 50 (or Sage 100 with willingness to quickly adapt to Sage 50)
Full responsibility for preparing monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow)
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, basic data modelling)
Clear track record of role longevity — ideally 3+ years in each finance role
Strong alignment with our core values: Caring, Motivated, Genuine
Key Responsibilities:
Day-to-day financial management including ledger entries, bank reconciliation, and accounts payable/receivable
Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports
VAT submissions and liaising with HMRC
Managing online banking and cash flow monitoring
Supporting external accountants with statutory compliance and filings
Leading and supporting the part-time bookkeeper
Identifying and implementing process improvements and automation
Providing financial insights and supporting budgeting and forecasting
Skills & Experience Required:
CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualified or equivalent, with at least 5 years’ practical finance management experience
Expert knowledge of Sage 50 and Excel (including data modelling and analysis)
Strong statutory knowledge of UK tax and VAT regulations
Proven ability to manage a small finance team
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Detail-oriented and able to work independently within a close-knit team
What We Offer:
Flexible part-time hours between 24 and 32 hours per week, with working patterns negotiable
Friendly and supportive team environment in a modern office in Swansea (office-based only)
Free, easy-access parking and a great workspace
Perks including free breakfast Fridays and a discretionary company bonus after probation
Salary up to £42,000 pro rata, depending on experience
If you’re motivated, caring, and genuine, and ready to take on a pivotal finance role within a supportive SME, we’d love to hear from youBefore You Apply
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