Part-Time Finance Manager

Vanilla Recruitment (UK) Ltd; Corby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading SME firm seeks a part-time Finance Manager with strong commercial acumen and accounting knowledge. In this role, you will manage financial operations, oversee the Accounts Assistant, and handle critical financial reporting. This position offers flexible working hours and is ideal for someone looking to make a significant impact in a cohesive team.

Benefits

20 days annual holiday + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Employee assistance programme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience within a small finance team or standalone role.
• Good working knowledge of Excel (pivot tables/VLOOKUPs).
• Ability to liaise confidently with Directors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily transactions and line responsibility for part-time Accounts Assistant.
• Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet, and variance analysis reports.
• Review and process payroll information for outsourced provider.

Skills

Excel

Commercial acumen

Accounting knowledge

Ownership

Education

ACCA or CIMA part-qualified

AAT or QBE

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

We are seeking a part-time Finance Manager to join an established SME business that has over 30 years of specialist experience in industrial paint and coatings.
The successful applicant will report into the Managing Director and will be involved in producing management reporting as well as monitoring and managing the day-to-day financial operations within the company.
This is an interesting and varied role and presents an opportunity to join an enterprising and cohesive team, with the joint vision of driving forward the continued growth and success of the company.

• £40,000 - £50,000 pro-rata
• 25 hours per week Monday to Friday
• 20 days annual holiday + bank holidays (additional day every 2 years to a maximum of 25 day) pro-rata
• Birthday day off
• Employee assistance programme
• On-site parking
• Office based

Duties and responsibilities:

• Line responsibility for part-time Accounts Assistant and overseeing of daily transactions
• Completion of journals and posting of all nominal ledger payments onto Sage 200
• Completion of payment run
• Monthly review of aged debtor report
• Monthly bank reconciliations
• Accruals, prepayments and depreciation
• Quarterly VAT returns
• Review financial data and prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet and variance analysis reports and review in meetings with Management
• Monthly budget review and forecasting
• Year-end reporting requirements working with external accountant
• Cover for day-to-day transactional accounting sales ledger and purchase ledger when Accounts Assistant is off
• Collation of payroll information for outsourced payroll provider, completion of BACS payments, payroll journals and submission of information to HMRC
• Reviewing and processing employee expenses and credit card expenses
• First port of call for HR related matters and liaison with 3rd party HR Support
• Completion of personal tax returns for management
• Review of ongoing service contracts and insurances
• Negotiation and payment of buildings, utilities and company car / van insurance and tax

Skills and experience required:

• ACCA or CIMA part-qualified / AAT or QBE
• Previous experience of working within a small finance team or a standalone Finance Manager role required
• Good working knowledge of Excel (pivot tables / VLOOKUPs) and an accountancy system with Sage 200 being desirable
• Technically knowledgeable along with good commercial acumen
• Confident in liaising with Directors and stakeholders in the business
• Enjoys taking ownership of tasks and working with a self-motivated and enterprising approach