Finance Manager - UK Office - Part Time

Paul Gough Media; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing finance team seeks a Finance Manager to oversee UK finance operations in Hartlepool. The role involves managing accounts, coordinating payroll, and preparing financial reports. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in SME accounting and are qualified in ACCA, CIMA, or AAT. This part-time role offers variety, autonomy, and a direct impact on business growth.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Direct impact on business decisions

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified in accountancy.
• 5+ years of experience in managing accounts for SMEs.
• Strong understanding of payroll and reporting processes.
• Confident using QuickBooks and Google Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts, cash flow, payroll, and compliance.
• Create monthly management accounts and financial dashboards.
• Coordinate PAYE and corporation tax filings.
• Support with budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Management of accounts

Payroll management

Financial reporting

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Experience with QuickBooks

Experience with Google Sheets

Education

ACCA / CIMA / AAT Level 4 minimum

Tools

QuickBooks

Google Sheets

Job description

Finance Manager (Operational Role) - UK Office - Part Time

Location: Hartlepool, UK. In office, Part time - 3 to 4 days

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 dependant on experience, pro-rata

About Us

The Paul Gough Holdings Group operates a global portfolio of businesses across healthcare, media, AI, and property investment – including PhysioFunnels, PaulAI, Paul Gough Physio Rooms and PAG ESTATES – as well as US entities.

Your Role

• UK Finance Oversight: Manage accounts, cash flow, payroll, and compliance across multiple UK entities.
• Liaise With US Accountants: Work with our outsourced partners to reconcile US data and produce consolidated reports for the CEO.
• Management Reporting: Create monthly management accounts, cash flow reports, and financial dashboards for leadership.
• Tax and Compliance: Coordinate PAYE, and corporation tax filings with external accountants in the UK.
• Property Portfolio: Track rental income, expenses, and intercompany transactions for UK and overseas properties.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Support the CEO with forward planning, forecasting, and financial modelling.
• Process Improvement: Maintain financial controls and ensure systems (QuickBooks) are running efficiently.

Ideal Background

• Qualified or part-qualified (ACCA / CIMA / AAT Level 4 minimum).
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience managing accounts for an SME or group of companies.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping, payroll, and reporting processes.
• Confident with QuickBooks and Google Sheets.
• Organised, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines.
• Bonus: experience supporting a founder‑led business or exposure to acquisitions.

Why You’ll Love This Role

You’ll be joining a high‑growth, entrepreneurial company – not a corporate finance department. You’ll get variety, autonomy, and a direct line to leadership decisions that make a visible impact. Every month, you’ll see the tangible results of your work as we grow across the UK and US.

Package

• £40,000 to £50,000 base salary dependant on experience, pro-rata
• Annual performance‑based bonus
• Part time considered, but full‑time preferable.
• Location: On‑site at Hartlepool HQ

How to Apply

Send your CV and a short note highlighting your experience managing SME accounts or group structures to [e-mail], with the subject line Finance Manager – UK Office