Finance Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible 15h week

Free on-site parking

Workplace pension scheme

Regular team socials and outings

Supportive and friendly working env.

Autonomy and responsibility

Stable and well-established business

Job summary

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited is partnering with an established Suffolk-based business to recruit a Part-Time Finance Manager in Ipswich. The role is 15 hours per week, office-based, offering autonomy and close collaboration with operational management to drive financial performance.

You will manage monthly accounts, month-end processes, VAT, and payroll oversight using Xero, ensuring accurate reporting to support decision-making and financial control in a flexible, balanced work

Qualifications

• Qualified by experience or AAT qualification, or professional accounting qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
• Experience as Finance Manager, Company Accountant or Senior Management Accountant.

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.
• Manage and process two small payrolls.
• Administer workplace pension schemes.
• Collaborate with operational management to support performance.
• Maintain financial records in Xero.
• Liaise with external accountants for year-end accounts and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and controls.

Skills

Month-end reporting

Standalone finance role

Xero accounting

Financial controls

Stakeholder relationships

Education

AAT qualified or professionally qualified (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.