Finance Controller

Sew Centre

Finance Controller

£35000

Sew Centre, Ripon

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 16 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 57818472febf4e6fa2ec1fd223eb3554

Full Job Description

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Finance controller is a new role in our growing team and we are looking for a highly motivated individual, on a part time basis, 2/3 days a week initially, with scope to increase in line with revenue growth.,

  • Implementation of an internal accounts software process - Sage or Xero (currently not utilised)

  • Processing payment runs

  • Payroll & expenses

  • Inputting payments and remits onto the accounts ledger

  • Cash flow forecasting

  • Processing Purchase Invoices for approval.

  • Reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions

  • Reconcile Supplier Statements to Accounts

  • Prepare financial reports and with month-end close

  • HR contracts - holidays etc.


  • Stock Control
  • Coordinate all stock control operations with warehouse team.

  • Track inventory data to ensure latest pricing is accurately reflected on all sales platforms.

  • Check in products and compare deliveries to outstanding purchase orders

  • Analyse supply chain data and sales performance to ensure the uninterrupted availability of stock.

  • Keep track of inventory and supplies that need restocking

  • Forecasts supply and demand to prevent overstocking and running out-of-stock.

    At least 4 years Finance experience.

  • Preferably have Level 3 AAT or equivalent qualification or studying towards one

  • A good level of knowledge and experience of using Sage or Xero

  • Working Knowledge on payroll an advantage.

  • Previous experience in Inventory management in a similar industry

  • A solution finder, able to work through problems effectively.

  • Attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Excellent organisational skills.

  • A confident and clear communicator.

  • Relationship builder with customers, suppliers and the wider team

  • Experience of Excel, Word, Outlook.


  • Full product and systems training will be provided.

    Here at Barnyarns Sew Centre we have a very rare and exciting opportunity for a Finance and Inventory controller to join our growing workforce.

    Established for almost 20 years we delight our customers by offering a huge range of sewing machines and haberdashery products and have become one the UKs leading and innovative online and retail companies.

    To see what we do, take a look at our online presence