Interim Finance Manager - Immediate Start!

Reed; Billingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Finance Manager for a 1-2 month period in Billingham. The role includes managing daily financial operations, reporting, and supporting during peak periods. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in a finance role, strong Sage knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced SME environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Finance Manager or Senior Accountant role.
• Strong knowledge of Sage accounting software.
• Comfortable working independently in a small, collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial operations including cashflow management.
• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
• Liaise with auditors for year-end support.

Skills

Experience in Finance Management

Knowledge of Sage accounting software

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Tools

Sage

Job description

Interim Finance Manager 1–2 Months with potential extension

Are you a hands‑on Finance Manager looking for your next challenge in a friendly, close‑knit SME environment? Reed Finance is seeking an experienced finance professional to support a dynamic business during a busy period. This is a temporary role for 1–2 months, with the potential for extension.

About the Role:

You’ll play a key role in managing the day‑to‑day financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. Working closely with the CEO and wider team, you’ll be responsible for:

Daily Cashflow Management

• Maintain and update direct debits and standing orders
• Monitor 3 bank accounts and liaise with the CEO on payments
• Send remittances to suppliers and update Sage accordingly

Supplier & Account Reconciliation

• Reconcile supplier accounts and liaise directly with suppliers
• Monitor the postage account

Cashflow Finance Management

• Upload/fund purchase invoices and process daily payments
• Monthly reconciliation of the Cashflow Finance and Nominal Debtors accounts

HMRC & VAT

• Liaise with HMRC as needed
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns (Partial Claim VAT)

Accounts Preparation

• Draft monthly accounts for the Financial Accountant including:
• Fixed Assets, Depreciation, Debtors/Creditors
• Accruals, Prepayments, Irrecoverable VAT
• Loan accounts, Bank Reconciliations, Payroll Reconciliations, Monthly Journals

Reporting & Month‑End

• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports for the CEO
• Supervise month‑end to ensure all sales invoices are raised
• Arrange monthly payroll payments via bank

Year‑End Support

• Liaise with auditors and provide month‑end/year‑end data
• Complete Sage year‑end procedures

About You:

• Proven experience in a similar Finance Manager or Senior Accountant role
• Strong knowledge of Sage accounting software
• Comfortable working independently in a small, collaborative team
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• Able to hit the ground running in a fast‑paced SME environment