Part-Time Finance & Administration Contractor

FIA UK; Manchester; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established industry association in the UK seeks a Part-Time Finance & Administration Contractor to manage financial operations. Responsibilities include producing management accounts, overseeing cashflow, and coordinating audits. This role offers high autonomy, flexible hours, and direct access to the CEO and Board. Ideal for candidates with at least 5 years finance experience and strong skills in Sage 50 and Excel, located near Leeds or Manchester.

Benefits

High level of autonomy

Flexible hours

Direct access to CEO and Board

Meaningful role

Stable freelance arrangement

Qualifications

• At least 5 years hands-on finance experience.
• Experience within a membership body, trade association or SME environment is an advantage.
• Based within reasonable travelling distance of Leeds / Manchester for occasional meetings.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and timely management accounts.
• Oversee cashflow and manage invoicing.
• Prepare annual accounts and coordinate audits.
• Ensure strong financial controls and compliant record-keeping.

Skills

AAT qualified

Sage 50

Excel skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

AAT (or similar)

Tools

Sage 50

Excel

Job description

Part-Time Finance & Administration Contractor

Part Time Approximately 48 hours per month

Flexible Home-based - Leeds / Manchester location

Contract & Remuneration

• Self-employed contract approx. 48 hours per month
• Work pattern is fully flexible, provided reporting timelines are met
• Hourly rate dependent on experience
• Opportunity to work long-term with a respected, well-established association

The Flexographic Industry Association UK (FIA UK) is the recognised voice of the UK flexographic print sector representing printers, suppliers, and partners across the packaging and print industry. We exist to elevate standards, drive innovation, and support the next generation through training, and industry insight.

We are looking for an experienced Finance & Administration professional to take ownership of our financial operations and provide essential to the CEO and Board. This is a long-term,-time freelance contract offering full flexibility, with occasional in-person in the Northwest/Yorkshire region.

The Role

You will be the financial backbone of FIA UK responsible for producing accurate and timely management accounts, overseeing cashflow, managing invoicing and ledgers, and supporting strategic decisions through clear financial reporting.

Your work will include:

• Monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, reconciliations, debtors and creditors)
• Presenting quarterly accounts at Board meetings
• Annual accounts preparation and audit coordination
• Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management
• Full responsibility for VAT, PAYE, corporation tax and Companies House submissions
• Raising and managing all membership, event and partnership invoices
• Ensuring strong financial controls and compliant record-keeping
• Admin support including database updates and Academy platform cover
• Overseeing renewals for insurance and commercial contracts

The ideal candidate

• AAT (or similar) qualified with at least 5 years hands‑on finance experience
• Strong Sage 50 and Excel skills, confident producing full management accounts
• Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working independently
• A clear communicator able to engage with senior stakeholders and board members
• Experience within a membership body, trade association or SME environment is an advantage
• Based within reasonable travelling distance of Leeds / Manchester for occasional meetings

Why this role appeals

• High level of autonomy
• Flexible hours ideal alongside other clients or commitments
• Direct access to CEO and Board
• Meaningful role in a respected UK industry body
• Stable, ongoing freelance arrangement

Interested? Please submit your CV and a short introduction outlining your relevant experience