Financial Controller

Part‑Time Financial Controller – Wigan

Location: Wigan (Onsite)

Rate: £35 per hour

Commitment: 2–3 days per week

We are seeking a proactive and detail‑focused Financial Controller to join The Part‑Time Finance People supporting our clients across Wigan and the surrounding areas. Our business partners with ambitious SMEs that need senior‑level financial expertise without the cost of a full‑time hire. This role is ideal for a commercially astute Financial Controller who can take ownership of the finance function, strengthen financial processes, and deliver clear, actionable insight to business owners on a part‑time basis.

You will play a key role in improving reporting accuracy, enhancing financial visibility, and supporting strategic decision‑making.

Experience:

an experienced Financial Controller with a strong background in supporting growing SMEs. Ideally, you are already operating on a self‑employed basis and can commit to at least two days per week, with availability to start in the near term.

• Preparation and review of monthly management accounts and board‑level reports
• Balance sheet reconciliations and oversight of ledger integrity
• Cashflow management, forecasting, and profit modelling
• Strong working knowledge of Xero (exposure to Sage 50 and Quick Books advantageous)
• Experience reviewing and implementing robust financial controls and processes
• A commercially focused mindset with the ability to challenge and support business leaders
• Oversight of year‑end processes (excluding statutory accounts preparation)
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, SUMIFS, and financial analysis tools
• Confidence presenting financial and commercial insights to non‑financial stakeholders
• Full professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACMA/FCCA/ICAEW) or QBE with 5+ years’ experience
• Previous experience managing or mentoring a finance team

The Part‑Time Finance People are passionate about helping business owners have more successful businesses and feel happier. As an accounting firm we want to provide a different, and more commercial type of accounting support to SME businesses. Our focus is to enable businesses to make more cash, more profit at lower business risk through better decision making and financial management of the business - simples!!

Note:

Our values promote a diverse, supportive, and inclusive work environment. We welcome different perspectives to drive innovation and build talented teams, encouraging everyone to reach their full potential.

We cannot offer sponsorship to overseas workers. A minimum of 2 years of UK‑based experience as a Financial Controller is required to apply.