Full job descriptionFinancial 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