Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Location: Thirsk, North Yorkshire
Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 per annum (DOE) pro rata
Hours: Part-time, 3 to 4 days per week (flexible on days and hours), with scope to increase to full-time (if wanted)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Competitive salary, discretionary bonus, pension contributions, hybrid working, professional development opportunities, wellbeing support, team social events

The Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing business based in Thirsk, North Yorkshire. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company during an exciting period of growth, with plans to further expand over the coming years.

This role offers a balance of hands-on financial management and the opportunity to become more involved in forecasting and strategic activity as the business develops. There is also clear and direct progression for the successful candidate to step into a Finance Director position in the future.

The Role

The Financial Controller will act as a key link between the Finance Director and the wider finance function, supporting the day-to-day running of the department and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

You will have direct line management responsibility for the Finance Manager, with overall oversight of the wider finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the finance team, providing leadership, guidance and support

• Review and authorise supplier payment runs, including BACS and international payments

• Complete and review bank reconciliations using SAGE

• Monitor and forecast cashflow to support financial planning

• Review VAT submissions, reconciliations and quarterly returns

• Oversee payroll outputs from the third-party provider, ensuring accuracy

• Maintain and improve the accounting system, including journal postings and identifying efficiencies

• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies

• Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions during busy periods

• Play a key role in an upcoming accounting system implementation, including data cleansing and process improvements

• Assist with statutory reporting and year-end audit processes

• Contribute to cross-functional working and provide financial insight to support business decisions

Skills and Experience

• ACCA or ACA or CIMA qualified

• Previous experience in a Financial Controller or senior Finance Manager role

• Experience using SAGE (SAGE50 or NetSuite desirable)

• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, XLOOKUP)

• Proven experience managing and developing finance teams

• Strong understanding of core finance processes including VAT, payroll, cashflow and reporting

Additional Information

This role is initially offered on a part-time basis, with flexibility around working days, and clear scope to increase to full-time as the business grows. Alongside this, there is a defined progression pathway to Finance Director, making this an excellent long-term opportunity.

To apply for this exciting Financial Controller opportunity submit your CV or contact Beth at Unity Resourcing for more information.