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Financial Controller (Part Time, 2 days p/w), Occasional London travel, £30-35k p/a


Our client is a long-established association, operating through a lean, largely virtual structure, the organisation uses its resources to support member companies and advance their business interests.


The organisation is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to take end-to-end ownership of its finance function. This is a broad Financial Controller role and calls for someone senior and credible who is equally comfortable advising the Chair and Board, preparing statutory accounts and dealing with day-to-day transactions and reconciliations.


The role is expected to require approximately two days per week, with flexibility in the working pattern and greater time commitment around quarter ends and year end. There is no head office, so the successful candidate will be home-based and able to travel to London when required; travel is not expected to be significant.


The successful candidate is likely to be an experienced Financial Controller, Finance Director, portfolio finance professional or senior accountant seeking a high-autonomy part-time appointment.


Key Responsibilities


Financial Reporting, Planning & Compliance
*Prepare the annual budget and provide clear financial insight to support decision-making.
*Prepare quarterly management accounts, including reconciliation to investment manager statements.
*Prepare annual statutory accounts, provisional corporation tax calculations and published accounts.
*Lead the year-end audit process, providing reconciliations, supporting evidence and information required
*Prepare, review and submit quarterly VAT returns.


Treasury, Investments & Banking
*Maintain, administer and monitor online banking, reviewing transactions and the reconciled cash position
*Manage supplier and consultant payments accurately and on time
*Prepare cash-flow forecasts and provide input into treasury and investment strategy
*Undertake quarterly reviews of investment transactions and advise on capital gains and tax-position optimisation
*Maintain effective relationships with the banks and external investment advisers


Governance & Stakeholder Support
*Act as a trusted financial adviser to the Chair, Board, Chief Executive and Company Secretary
*Support the organisation’s financial investment review and wider governance activity
*Attend meetings and selected member events where required, contributing to the organisation’s professional presence


The successful candidate
*Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
*Strong experience across management accounts, statutory reporting, audit, VAT and corporation tax
*Sound treasury, cash-flow and investment-accounting capability
*A genuinely hands-on approach and willingness to move seamlessly between strategic advice and transactional activity
*The credibility and communication skills to work effectively with a Chair, Board, Company Secretary and senior external stakeholders
*Strong organisation, accuracy and accountability, with the ability to work independently in a virtual environment
*Flexibility to accommodate peaks around quarter ends and year end


Package and working pattern


Salary: £30-£35k p/a


Time commitment: Approx two days per week, flexed around business requirements


Location: Home-based, with occasional travel to London for meetings/events


Working style: Autonomous, trusted & hands-on