Finance Manager (Part time)

RG Consultancy; Bolton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Bolton is seeking a Part-time Finance Manager to oversee financial activities and mentor the finance team. You will handle financial reporting, payroll processing, and assist with budgeting and forecasting. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of accounting experience and be capable of guiding junior staff. This role offers flexible hours and a collaborative working environment in an open plan office.

Benefits

Flexible hours

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Standard pension scheme

Parking on site

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in accounting.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and compliance.
• Ability to lead and mentor a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts.
• Ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Consolidate and present financial information.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks.
• Support budget preparation and forecasting.

Skills

Accounting experience

Financial reporting

Team mentoring

Variance analysis

Financial forecasting

Job description

Position: Part time Finance Manager

Reports to: Group Finance Director

Hours: Flexible hours/days across 2-3 days

Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays (pro rata)

Open plan office, parking, standard pension scheme and more.

Purpose of the Role

You will support the Finance Director across all financial activities within the organisation. Your primary responsibility will be to oversee the transactional elements of the finance function, while working closely with the Finance Director on month-end processes and the preparation of management accounts.

This position also plays an important mentoring role, providing day-to-day support to junior members of the finance team.

The role is well suited to someone with 10+ years of experience in accounting, who can confidently guide and develop the team while supporting the Finance Director with variance analysis, financial reporting, and wider financial operations.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or review monthly management accounts, variance analyses, and financial forecasts.
• Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements.
• Consolidate and present complex financial information to non-financial colleagues to support strategic choices.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, accounting standards, and internal policies.
• Support the Finance Director in managing insurance, legal, and regulatory matters.
• Mentor and support members of the finance team, encouraging a culture of learning, accountability, and collaboration.
• Promote continuous improvement in financial systems and processes.
• Lead by example and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and other professional stakeholders.
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Provide financial insights to help improve operational efficiency and cost control.
• Identify opportunities to improve the quality and efficiency of financial processes.
• Support the Finance Director in evaluating existing systems and implementing improved processes.