Financial Controller (Part-time)

Company Responsibilities

• ​Accountability for UK Financial Operations to maintain the financial health of the Company
• ​Provide Group results to the senior team
• ​Coordinating and planning the budget and financial forecasts for UK
• ​Preparing and publishing timely monthly financial statements
• ​Work with senior team UK and advise on financial decisions
• ​Provide strategic financial planning advise to Senior Management to support long term growth (monthly management meetings)
• ​Update and implement financial policies and procedures
• ​Supervision of Payables and Receivables accountants
• ​Manage 3rd parties to which accounting of finance functions have been outsourced
• ​Manage HMRC relations for PAYE and VAT liabilities
• ​Annual P11d preparation and filing and NIC payment
• ​Monitoring of cashflow for the UK companies
• ​Provide financial information for Director’s tax returns
• ​Monthly payroll management working with 3rd party payroll provider
• ​Pension management with 3rd party provider
• ​Reviewing Client contracts across the UK working with the senior team on fees and expenses, assisting with
• RFP queries at early stage
• Communicate with third parties that perform outsourced company functions.

Risk Management

• ​Maintain appropriate Insurance coverage – company car, public liability, professional indemnity cyber security, fixture and fittings
• ​Manage and comply with legal and regulatory requirements for HMRC and Companies House
• ​Ensure all accounting activities and internal audits comply with financial regulations
• ​Maintain relations with external auditors for the annual year end accounts preparation for the UKLtd companies
• ​Maintain relations with the bank and any lenders for the UK Ltd companies

Key Skills

The Finance Controller will have experience in a similar senior financial position

• ​Highly motivated, enthusiastic & dynamic individual
• ​Effective management & leadership experience
• ​Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced revenue-driven environment
• ​Strong negotiation skills
• ​Solid analytical and decision-making skills and strong financial acumen
• ​Proficient in the use of MS office and financial management software
• ​Understanding of the business operation
• ​Ability to forecast
• ​An eye for detail
• ​Sage or financial management software

Qualifications

• Desirable – Qualified Accountant (ACA/ ACCA/CIMA)
• Preferred – SME experience preferable

Benefits

• ​Every member of the team gets CPD-accredited Storytelling Academy training
• ​Comprehensive induction programme and training
• ​Pension
• ​An extra day’s holiday on your birthday
• ​Hybrid-working
  

Flexibility

• ​Part time hours approx. 26-30 hours per week – can be discussed