Financial Controller (Part-Time)
Location: Manchester (largely remote) Hours: 3 days per week but flexible
Salary: c.£55k-£70k FTE equivalent, pro rata (DOE) Reporting to: CEO
A well-established wealth management firm is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of finance, HR administration, and compliance support for the business. This role has grown from a pure finance function into a broader operational position, and would suit someone who enjoys variety and is comfortable being the go-to person across these three areas.
Sector experience is essential. Candidates must have prior experience working within a wealth management, financial planning, or IFA business. Familiarity with the regulatory and operational environment of a financial services firm is not optional for this role.
Key Responsibilities
Finance
- Purchase ledger and sales ledger
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- VAT returns
- Month end reporting
- Quarterly compliance returns
- Liaising with external accountants at year end
HR Administration
- Onboarding and offboarding
- Employment contracts and documentation
- General HR administration and record-keeping
Compliance
- Supporting the firm's regulatory compliance requirements
- Assisting with compliance monitoring and reporting as required
Skills Required
- Essential: experience within a wealth management, financial planning, or IFA business
- Accounting qualification advantageous, but QBE will be considered
- 2+ years of relevant experience in a similar combined finance/office role
- Comfortable working across finance, HR, and compliance without a large support team
- Self-starter with a "can-do" attitude
- Strong attention to detail
- Confident communicator at all levels, written and verbal
- Good IT skills (MS Excel, finance systems including Xero
Financial Controller in Manchester employer: Mature Accountants ltd Careers
Join a dynamic and successful privately owned SME that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture. As a Financial Controller, you will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated finance team while working closely with the business owners to drive growth and innovation. With a strong focus on employee development and a supportive environment, this role offers a unique chance to make a significant impact within a well-established organisation.
Contact Details:
Mature Accountants ltd Careers Recruitment Team
