Finance Controller - Part Time (3 Days per Week) in Chester

Location: Broughton / Hybrid Working

Salary: Up to £55,000 pro rata, depending on experience

Howard James Recruitment are working with an exciting and rapidly growing technology-led business to recruit an experienced Finance Controller. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional looking for a broad and hands-on role within an innovative and fast-paced environment.

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of the finance function, working closely with senior leadership and playing a key role in supporting strategic growth plans. The successful candidate will enjoy a varied role, covering everything from day-to-day finance operations through to board reporting, forecasting and financial planning.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing day-to-day accounting processes using Xero, including invoicing, supplier payments, expenses and reconciliations
• Overseeing accounts payable and receivable processes
• Managing expenses and company card processes
• Processing payroll and liaising with external payroll providers
• Maintaining accurate financial records and controls

Management Accounts & Reporting

• Running month-end processes including accruals, prepayments and reconciliations
• Producing monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting
• Providing variance analysis against budgets and previous periods
• Maintaining a clean and accurate trial balance

Financial Planning & Business Support

• Producing board and management reporting packs
• Supporting cash flow forecasting and financial modelling
• Assisting with strategic decision-making by providing financial insight and analysis
• Supporting fundraising activities and investor reporting where required

Compliance & Financial Controls

• Supporting year-end audit and statutory reporting processes
• Managing VAT returns, corporation tax and external advisor relationships
• Ensuring compliance with HMRC and Companies House requirements
• Reviewing and improving financial systems, controls and processes

About You

We are looking for someone who can combine strong technical accounting skills with commercial awareness. You will ideally have:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
• 3–7 years post-qualified experience
• Experience producing management accounts and managing month-end processes
• Strong understanding of reconciliations, VAT and financial controls
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• Previous experience using Xero would be advantageous

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within a growing SME, technology or start-up environment
• Experience supporting grant claims or R&D tax processes

Package

• Part-time role – 3 days per week, with potential to increase to full time in the future
• Hybrid working available
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Pension scheme

If you are looking for a varied and rewarding role where you can make a real impact and help shape a growing finance function, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.