Finance Officer

CapEQ™ | B Corp; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

CapEQ™ | B Corp, an award-winning UK M&A advisory boutique and the first B Corp-certified M&A firm in Europe, is seeking a part-time Finance Officer in the Greater Reading Area. The role supports financial operations, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting in a hybrid setup with some home working.

You will maintain records, review statements, and assist with monthly and annual reporting while ensuring internal controls and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong finance and analytical skills, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and supporting decision-making.
• Proficiency in preparing and reviewing financial statements and financial reporting, including management and statutory reports.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Relevant experience in a finance or accounting role, preferably within professional services, advisory, or SMEs.
• Comfort with hybrid working arrangements and ability to manage time and priorities independently.
• Advanced skills in spreadsheets and accounting software; familiarity with UK accounting standards and tax principles is an advantage.
• Professional qualification or part-qualification (e.g., AAT, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent practical experience is beneficial.
• Commitment to ethical business practices and alignment with B Corp values around people, purpose, and impact.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with monthly and annual financial reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow monitoring.
• Reconcile accounts and provide analytical insights to support leadership decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and relevant regulations and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Finance analytics

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Hybrid working

Time management

B Corp values

Education

Professional qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Spreadsheets

Accounting software

Job description

Company Description

CapEQ™ | B Corp is an award-winning, partner-led UK M&A advisory boutique and the first B Corp-certified M&A firm in Europe. The company focuses on advising founder-led businesses, typically with enterprise values between £10–50m, on selling, buying, preparation, negotiation, and completion. CapEQ helps clients secure exceptional value while carefully protecting people, culture, and legacy. The firm combines rigorous financial and strategic expertise with a strong commitment to responsible, impact-driven business practices.

Role Description

The Finance Officer (part-time) will support CapEQ’s financial operations and reporting processes in a hybrid role based in the Greater Reading Area, with flexibility for some work from home. Day-to-day tasks include maintaining accurate financial records, preparing and reviewing financial statements, assisting with monthly and annual financial reporting, and supporting budgeting and forecasting activities. The role also involves reconciling accounts, monitoring cash flow, and providing analytical insights to support leadership decision-making. The Finance Officer will collaborate with partners and team members to ensure compliance with internal controls and relevant regulations, and to contribute to continuous improvement of finance processes.

Qualifications

• Strong finance and analytical skills, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and supporting decision-making.
• Proficiency in preparing and reviewing financial statements and financial reporting, including management and statutory reports.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Relevant experience in a finance or accounting role, preferably within professional services, advisory, or SMEs.
• Comfort with hybrid working arrangements and ability to manage time and priorities independently.
• Advanced skills in spreadsheets and accounting software; familiarity with UK accounting standards and tax principles is an advantage.
• Professional qualification or part-qualification (e.g., AAT, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent practical experience is beneficial.
• Commitment to ethical business practices and alignment with B Corp values around people, purpose, and impact.