Part Time Accountant

CMR Recruitment Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

CMR Recruitment Ltd in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Part Time Accountant to take ownership of the finance function for a growing SME book distributor. You will provide strategic financial oversight while remaining hands-on in day-to-day management of finances and operational support.

The role is 3 days per week, offering flexibility and the chance to work closely with Directors to drive financial performance and growth. Prior CIMA qualification and senior accounting experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• CIMA qualification or equivalent experience.
• Senior accounting/finance management experience.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and reporting skills.
• Experience liaising with auditors and advisers.
• Payroll process understanding and tax planning.
• Proficient with Excel and financial software.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the finance function.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and manage reporting.
• Develop budgets and monitor performance.
• Provide management accounts and ad hoc reporting.
• Support strategic decision making with financial analysis.
• Ensure compliance and robust controls.
• Oversee payroll via external provider and holiday cover.
• Review financial transactions and reconciliations.
• Oversee credit control, funding, and debtor management.
• Assist with contracts, forecasting and business planning.
• Oversee HR administration and Health & Safety compliance.

Skills

CIMA Qualified

Senior Finance Leader

Budgeting & Forecasting

Audit Liaison

Payroll Understanding

Excel & Systems

Independent Advisor

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Part Time Accountant to take ownership of the finance function within a successful and growing SME book distributor. Working closely with the Directors, you will provide strategic financial oversight while remaining hands‑on in the day‑to‑day management of the business's finances and operational support functions.

3 Days Per Week

The responsibilities of the Part Time Accountant include but are not limited to:

Financial Management

• Take overall responsibility for the company's finance function.
• Prepare and manage cash flow forecasts and reporting.
• Develop, monitor, and manage annual budgets.
• Provide management accounts and ad hoc financial reporting to Directors.
• Support strategic decision-making through commercial and financial analysis.
• Ensure robust financial controls and compliance processes are maintained.

Payroll & Accounting Operations

• Manage the payroll process through the company's external payroll provider.
• Supervise and support an experienced part‑time finance team member.
• Provide hands‑on operational support and holiday cover where required.
• Review and approve financial transactions and reconciliations.
• Oversee royalty calculations and payments.

Tax & Compliance

• Lead tax planning activities in line with current legislation.
• Liaise with external auditors and manage the annual audit process.
• Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance across financial activities.

Credit Control & Funding

• Monitor and oversee credit control processes.
• Take responsibility for the company's Creditsafe monitoring and reporting.
• Manage the invoice discounting facility and relationship with Bibby Financial Services.
• Monitor debtor performance and working capital requirements.

Commercial & Operational Support

• Oversee the management and review of commercial contracts.
• Support Directors with financial modelling, forecasting, and business planning.

HR & Health & Safety

• Oversee HR administration and employment‑related processes.
• Ensure Health & Safety policies, procedures, and legislative requirements are implemented and maintained.

Skills, Experience & Key Candidate Attributes of the Part Time Accountant:

• CIMA Qualified (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in a senior accounting or finance management role.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and management reporting.
• Experience liaising with auditors and external professional advisers.
• Understanding of payroll processes and tax planning.
• Experience managing credit control and debtor financing arrangements.
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills.
• Ability to work independently and provide practical commercial advice to Directors.

If you're an experienced, hands‑on Accountant who enjoys working closely with business leaders, thrives in a varied role, and wants to make a genuine impact on the future success of a growing business, we'd love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to become a trusted member of the leadership team while benefiting from the flexibility of a part time position