Part-Time Financial Controller

Location: Cascais Portugal (Remote with 1 day in office)

About Us: RINe
ST is a bespoke renovation and design company operating in Cascais and Lisbon. We specialize in transforming spaces with a personal touch and are looking for a dedicated financial controller to join our growing team.

Role Overview: We are seeking a part‑time financial controller who will initially work part‑time and may transition into a full‑time role. This position is ideal for someone who is detail‑oriented, highly proficient in Excel, and fluent in English. This person must have experience working in an SME (Small Medium Enterprise) and be certified in Portugal.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform bookkeeping and ensure accurate financial records;
• Handle VAT return submissions (liaise directly with our external accountant) – chase invoices and upload invoices to our Revolut account;
• Support our external accountant with payroll and human resources tasks;
• Prepare and manage business budget: distinguishing between overheads, fixed costs, and variable expenses;
• Develop future cash‑flow projections based on client contracts (extract from contracts payment terms);
• Apply interest on delayed payments and chase clients (phone / emails) for payments – payment collections and supplier payments through Revolut;
• Ensure all financial activities are conducted with a precise and high level of accuracy and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Excel and strong financial analysis skills;
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken;
• Computer, laptop, mobile, Adobe / PDF, printing, and Word – proven experience in bookkeeping, budget preparation, and cash‑flow management;
• Ability to work independently from home with occasional in‑office presence in Cascais;
• Familiarity with Revolut for business transactions is a plus;
• Communication with Directors on a daily basis; organisation and record keeping as a basic standard.

What We Offer

• A flexible part‑time role with the potential to grow into a full‑time position.