We are a successful business consultancy based in Fanham, who due to expansion are looking for a Part Time Financial Controller. The role will support the executive team with the provision of accurate, financial reports, budgeting and forecasting, managing a small team. We offer a salary of £50 to £65k pro rata working between 22.5 to 30 hours per week, which is equivalent to an annual salary of £30 to £52k dependent on the part time hours worked and salary offered. In additional, we offer 33 days holiday including bank holidays, company pension, private medical cover for you and your partner, death in service, plus limited on-site parking.

As a key member of our operations team, you will support the delivery of these services to our clients by being responsible for all financial operations and overseeing the smooth running of our back-office operations. This will include working with management to help develop our systems & processes, and in time as the team grows managing other members of the operations team.

The role would suit candidates who have experience working in an SME environment with either ACA or ACCA qualifications, previous experience working with Xero, forecasting, intermediate to advanced level of Excel, multi currency trading, multi company consolidation and ideally some experience managing a small team.

The key duties will be:
• Preparation of monthly management accounts, analysis and commentaries
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Post monthly journal entries including accruals, prepayments, deferred/accrued revenue
• Cashflows, daily responsibility of managing all company bank accounts, maintain fixed assets schedules and post depreciation.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly, including Inter-company
• Assist with preparation of statutory accounts and audit schedules
• Production of year end packs and liaising with Auditors (when appropriate)
• Prepare & run monthly payroll for staff & contractors
• Manage the company’s employee benefit scheme providers & payments
• Oversee & supervise Ledger work of a Senior Finance Assistant
• Collate monthly VAT return and prepare for submission
• Prepare/submit National Statistics Returns
• Ensure the smooth running of Finance department. control of procedures, ensure minimal errors
• Maintain positive relationship with suppliers
• Cash flows reports, forecasting and preparation of budgets
• Communicating with suppliers over chased payments.
• Set up bank payments ready for authorisation.
• Ensure Management Reporting process is organised and reported on time
• Consistently monitoring processes and systems in order to identify efficiencies and improvements
• High level checks on expenses, pension payments and contributions.
• Preparation and filing of P11Ds
• Working closely with existing CPA in the USA who will undertake all statutory Federal and State level reporting, creating all of the above with the exception of the following:
o Collate monthly VAT return (Sales Tax)
o Payroll preparation & filing
o Employee Benefits

To be successful for the Part Time Financial Controller role you will have previous experience ideally in an SME environment with either ACA or ACCA with a proactive and positive approach, have excellent communication skills both written and verbal, good attention to detail, experience with Xero and an advanced level of Excel and the ability to demonstrate people management skills

The role would suit candidates seeking to join a well established and secure company who can offer part time hours between 22.5 to 30 hours per week which is equivalent to an annual salary of £30 to £52k dependent on the hours and salary. A good benefits package including contributory pension scheme, medical cover, death in service and 25 days hol plus bank hols.

Please send your CV for immediate consideration.