Finance Manager

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 postion offers a part-time for the right person with flexible working hours hours. 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:

• 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 
• 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
• 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 you.