Financial Controller

Publiship; Llanelli; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected supplier of welding supplies in Llanelli seeks a Financial Controller to oversee financial operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in financial control, a strong knowledge of UK GAAP, and excellent analytical skills. This role offers a competitive salary with flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Company-sponsored external training courses

Corporate-paid phone and laptop

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in financial control or senior accounting roles.
• Proven experience improving financial processes and systems.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or industrial supplies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Produce timely management accounts and financial statements.
• Manage statutory reporting and liaise with auditors.
• Support cost control and pricing strategies.

Skills

Financial control experience

UK GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Formal accounting qualification

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., Sage, Access)

Job description

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Company Overview

This highly respected supplier of specialist welding supplies and consumables has been in business in South Wales for 50 years. The company has experienced exceptional growth and is seeking to expand the team with this newly created position. They are based in the Llanelli area of Carmarthenshire where they manufacture and distribute to an international client base.

Location

Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales

Salary

£40,000 – £45,000 per annum

Employment Type

Full time (pro-rata) / Part-time (pro-rata)

Job Summary

The Finance Controller will oversee the company’s financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all accounting and financial processes. The role plays a key part in financial planning, reporting, cash flow management, cost control, and supporting strategic decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the month‑end and year‑end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and deadlines are met.
• Produce timely management accounts, financial statements, and board‑level reporting.
• Maintain and improve internal financial controls, processes, and policies.
• Oversee balance‑sheet reconciliations, accruals, and pre‑payments.
• Manage statutory reporting, external audits, and liaise with auditors.
• Provide detailed variance analysis and commentary on performance KPIs.
• Support cost control, pricing strategies, and operational decision‑making in partnership with the Managing Director.
• Monitor daily cash‑flow, forecast future requirements, and manage banking relationships and credit control.
• Optimize working capital across inventory.
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, tax requirements, and relevant financial regulations.
• Oversee VAT, payroll, corporation tax inputs, and liaise with external advisors as needed.
• Supervise and develop the finance team, supporting growth and performance.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in financial control or senior accounting roles.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, financial reporting, and corporate governance.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Proven experience improving financial processes and systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or industrial supplies preferred.
• Knowledge of stock management, product costing, and ERP systems (e.g., Sage, Access) preferred.
• Experience working within a group structure or with international trading preferred.
• Formal accounting qualification preferred.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and proactive.
• Commercially minded with strong analytical skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, growing business.

In Return

• Competitive base salary.
• Company-sponsored external training courses.
• Corporate‑paid phone and laptop.
• Flexible working options (full time or part time).

For more information, contact Kim Simpson of Work Wales for a confidential discussion.