Finance Manager

Pure Resourcing Solutions; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Workplace pension scheme

Regular team socials and outings

Autonomy and responsibility

Job summary

Pure Resourcing Solutions is recruiting a Part-Time Finance Manager for a Suffolk-based business. The role is 15 hours per week, office based in Ipswich, with autonomy over finance, reporting, and controls. You will work closely with management to ensure accurate reporting and robust financial governance.

The ideal candidate will have strong month-end experience, be qualified by experience or AAT/professional資格, and be comfortable operating in a standalone finance role within a small team.

Qualifications

• Qualified by experience or AAT/professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA).
• Strong month-end and management accounts experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts and reporting packs.
• Manage the month-end process.
• VAT return preparation and submission.
• Bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Supplier payment runs.
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations.
• Process two small payrolls.
• Administer workplace pension schemes.
• Collaborate with operational management to drive performance.
• Maintain financial records in Xero.
• Coordinate year-end with external accountants.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and controls.

Skills

Month-end accounting

Management accounts

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification or professional (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Tools

Xero

Job description

Part-Time Finance Manager

Ipswich 15 Hours Per Week Office Based

An established Suffolk-based business is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of its finance function on a part-time basis.

Working closely with the wider business, this is a hands-on role that combines management reporting, transactional oversight and financial control. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of finance while providing accurate and timely reporting to support business decision-making.

This position would suit an experienced Finance Manager, Company Accountant or Finance Business Partner looking for a flexible role that offers autonomy, responsibility and genuine work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Production of monthly management accounts and reporting packs.
• Managing the month-end process.
• VAT return preparation and submission.
• Bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Supplier payment runs.
• Oversight of day-to-day financial operations.
• Managing and processing two small payrolls.
• Administration of workplace pension schemes.
• Working closely with operational management to support business performance.
• Ensuring financial records are maintained accurately within Xero.
• Liaising with external accountants regarding year-end accounts and compliance requirements.
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and controls.

About You

• Qualified by experience, AAT qualified or professionally qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
• Previous experience as a Finance Manager, Company Accountant or Senior Management Accountant.
• Strong month-end and management accounts experience.
• Experience using Xero or similar cloud-based accounting systems.
• Comfortable operating in a standalone finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Able to build effective relationships with stakeholders across the business.

What's on Offer

• Flexible 15-hour working week (typically across 2-3 days)
• Free on-site parking
• Workplace pension scheme
• Regular team socials and outings
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Significant autonomy and responsibility
• Stable and well-established business

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful local business in a flexible role where your input will have a direct impact on the continued success of the organisation.