Management Accountant / Finance Manager

Think Specialist Recruitment; Tring; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local business in Tring is looking for a Management Accountant or Finance Manager to join their team. This role involves a variety of finance duties such as management accounts, forecasting, and payroll. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in finance. The position offers flexible part-time hours and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the organization, all in a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience producing management accounts and understanding key financial principles.
• Proactive and process-driven, always looking to improve systems.
• Comfortable working independently in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accruals and prepayments.
• Produce management accounts and cash flow forecasts.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Carry out variance analysis and internal financial reports.
• Assist with payroll and pension administration.
• Contribute to internal audits and policy development.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Budgeting and forecasting

Management accounts production

Variance analysis

Payroll administration

Education

AAT Level 3 or 4

Part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA)

Qualified by experience (QBE)

Job description

Think Accountancy & Finance is proud to partner with a fantastic local business to recruit a Management Accountant (or experienced Finance Manager) into a new position.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a broad, hands-on role. Working closely with the Head of Finance and Operations, you'll be involved in a variety of finance duties including management accounts, reporting, forecasting, payroll, and audit support.

Whether you're an experienced Finance Manager looking for better work-life balance or a Management Accountant aiming to broaden your scope, this role offers variety, autonomy, and the chance to make a real impact in an incredible business.

Location: Tring, Hybrid
Salary: Up to £40,000
Hours: Part-time / Flexible hours available - 4 full days or reduced hours over 5 days

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accruals and prepayments
• Produce management accounts and cash flow forecasts
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Carry out variance analysis and produce internal financial reports
• Assist with payroll and pension administration
• Contribute to internal audits, controls, and policy development
• Provide support across general finance administration

The Ideal Candidate:

• AAT Level 3 or 4 qualified (or working towards it)
• Part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience (QBE) welcomed
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
• Experience producing management accounts and understanding the process and key financial principles
• A proactive, process-driven individual always looking to improve systems and add value
• Comfortable working independently within a small but supportive team

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a values-led organization with a collaborative culture. You'll be encouraged to bring ideas, suggest improvements, and truly make the role your own.

Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent agency based in Hemel Hempstead, serving Herts, Beds, and Bucks. We specialize in permanent, temporary, and contract recruitment, including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control, and Bookkeepers.