Finance Manager - Part Time

Vanilla Recruitment; Corby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the paint and coatings industry is looking for a part-time Finance Manager. The role involves managing financial operations, producing reports, and working closely with the Managing Director. Join a cohesive team focused on growth and success, with a variety of responsibilities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

20 days annual holiday + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Employee assistance programme

Nest auto-enrolment pension

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a small finance team or standalone Finance Manager role.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and Sage 200 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing the Accounts Assistant and overseeing daily transactions.
• Preparing VAT returns, monthly P&L, balance sheets, and variance analysis.
• Conducting budget reviews and forecasts.

Skills

Excel

Technical Skills

Commercial Awareness

Education

ACCA or CIMA part-qualified

AAT or QBE

Tools

Sage 200

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Principal Consultant - Accountancy & Finance Division at Vanilla Recruitment (UK) Ltd

We are seeking a very ‘hands-on’ part-time Finance Manager to join an established SME business with over 30 years of experience in industrial paint and coatings.

The successful applicant will report to the Managing Director and will be involved in producing management reports as well as monitoring and managing daily financial operations.

This role offers variety and the opportunity to join a cohesive team focused on driving growth and success.

• 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• 20 days annual holiday + bank holidays (additional day every 2 years up to 25 days), pro-rata
• Birthday day off
• Employee assistance programme
• Nest auto-enrolment pension
• On-site parking
• Office-based role

Responsibilities include:

• Managing the Accounts Assistant and overseeing daily transactions
• Completing journals and posting payments in Sage 200
• Processing payments and bank reconciliations
• Reviewing aged debtor reports and managing accruals, prepayments, and depreciation
• Preparing VAT returns, monthly P&L, balance sheets, and variance analysis
• Conducting budget reviews and forecasts
• Year-end reporting with external accountants
• Covering transactional accounting tasks when needed
• Managing payroll information and submissions to HMRC
• Processing employee expenses and liaising on HR matters
• Handling personal tax returns for management and reviewing service contracts and insurances

Qualifications and experience:

• ACCA or CIMA part-qualified / AAT or QBE
• Experience in a small finance team or standalone Finance Manager role
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and Sage 200 preferred
• Strong technical skills and commercial awareness
• Confident liaising with directors and stakeholders
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach

Additional details:

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industry: Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing