Finance Manager

Unity Resourcing Ltd; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday + BH

Pension scheme

Bupa cash plan

Private medical care

Birthday off

Team socials

Job summary

Unity Resourcing Ltd is assisting a Harrogate client in finding a part-time Finance Manager. The role covers day-to-day finance operations, maintaining records and ensuring timely financial management.

It is 3 days per week with flexible days and hours, offering a pro rata salary of £50k–£55k and a comprehensive benefits package. The successful candidate will oversee invoicing, payments, budgeting and forecasting, while collaborating with the director and team to support strategic financial

Qualifications

• ACCA or CIMA or equivalent certification.
• Experience as Finance Manager managing budgets and forecasts.
• Strong reporting skills and ability to present to the Director.
• Experience in professional services advantageous.
• Advanced Xero account software experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue client invoices via Xero and portals.
• Monitor and chase outstanding payments.
• Process and pay supplier and consultant invoices.
• Request and manage purchase orders.
• Prepare and monitor budgets and expenditure.
• Provide regular financial forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Monitor expenditure and variances against budgets.
• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with cash flow management and bi-weekly reporting to MD.
• Handle employee expenses per policy.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and team on financial matters.
• Support VAT, payroll and year-end accounts with the practice accountant.

Skills

Budget management

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

Professional services

Education

ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Job description

Finance Manager – Part-Time

Hours: 3 days per week (flexible days and hours)

Salary: £50k - £55k pro rata

Benefits: 20 days holiday + bank holidays, Pension Scheme, Bupa cash plan, Private medical care (after a six month period), birthday off and team socials.

Our exclusive client based locally in Harrogate are recruiting for a part time Finance Manager to join their well established company and team. The candidate will be organised, proactive and oversee the day-to-day finance operation. The role will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the smooth and timely management of the practice's finances.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and issuing client invoices via Xero and other client portals.
• Monitoring and chasing outstanding payments.
• Processing and paying supplier and consultant invoices.
• Requesting and managing purchase orders as required.
• Preparing and monitoring practice budgets and expenditure.
• Providing regular financial forecasts and cash flow projections to support effective business planning.
• Monitoring practice expenditure and identifying potential variances against budgets.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Assisting with cash flow management and bi-weekly financial reporting to MD.
• Processing employee expenses in line with Expenses Policy.
• Liaising with clients, suppliers, consultants and the practice team regarding financial matters.
• Supporting the practice with general financial administration and ensuring appropriate financial procedures are followed.
• Working with the practice's accountant to provide information and support for VAT, payroll, year-end accounts and other statutory requirements.
• Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring financial information is handled appropriately.

What our client requires:

• ACCA or CIMA or equivalent experience
• Previous experience in a Finance Manager position
• Managing budgets, forecasting and strong experience of managing financial expenditure
• Excellent reporting and able to communicate effectively financial information regularly to the Director.
• Experience within a professional services environment would be advantageous.
• Advanced experience of Xero account software

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly respected company, working from modern, impressive offices within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. The role offers the chance to make a genuine impact, contribute to business success, and be part of a team where your ideas and expertise will truly make a difference.