Financial Controller / Management Accountant (Part Time)

This is an exciting opportunity to oversee the finances of an established and expanding executive recruitment business based in Leeds.

Operating across a range of established and emerging sectors, Verrus have a proven track record for proactively delivering game-changing senior professionals to a predominantly international client base that ranges from rapid growth start-ups to established corporations.

Working closely alongside the company’s two founding Directors, the successful candidate will assume responsibility for:

Maintaining the company’s financial records on Sage

Preparing accurate monthly management information for the Directors

Implementing and maintaining robust internal controls appropriate for an expanding company

Managing and reconciling sales and purchase ledgers and investigating discrepancies

Preparing & submitting quarterly VAT returns

Preparing monthly payroll, including commission/bonus structures

Ensuring compliance with HMRC

Maintaining & updating fixed asset records

Producing budgets and forecasts and measuring performance against these

Managing cash flow

Liaise with the company’s external accountants on statutory accounts and corporation tax

Applicants will be expected to demonstrate:

Proven experience of managing the finances of an SME business.

Strong management accounting experience.

Ability to manage multiple financial priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Sound understanding of UK accounting principles, VAT regulations, payroll processes, and HMRC compliance requirements.

Experience of producing budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections

Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify, investigate, and resolve financial discrepancies.

Proficiency in Sage and Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyse and present financial data effectively