Part Time Finance Manager

Debbie Burbage Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Finance Manager for a part-time position, working three days per week. This initial three-month contract includes responsibilities such as full financial management and strategic support. The ideal candidate will be ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualified, with experience in property or building-related environments. This role offers a salary range of £55,000 - £70,000 pa pro-rata, 28 days holiday, and a hybrid work model after settling in.

Benefits

28 days holiday, including Bank Holidays

Auto-enrolment pension

Hybrid work option

Qualifications

• Experience in property or building related environments.
• Ability to manage audits and prepare accounts.
• Comfortable working independently across varied workloads.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records and process transactions.
• Prepare annual accounts and support the audit process.
• Produce budgets and clear financial reports for Trustees.
• Monitor financial performance and variances.
• Manage monthly payroll and HR related administration.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Communication skills

Independent working

Collaborative approach

Judgement in prioritizing tasks

Education

ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified

Job description

Overview

Debbie Burbage Recruitment is pleased to be partnering exclusively with a long established charitable organisation that delivers meaningful impact across Bedfordshire. Our client is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join on a part time basis, working three days per week. This is an initial three month contract while the longer term structure of the role is finalised.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a hands on position suited to someone who enjoys working across a broad remit and is confident managing both day to day activity and higher level reporting.

The Role

The Finance Manager will take responsibility for the full financial management of the group, carrying out practical accounting activity as well as supporting strategic decision making. Duties include:

• Maintaining accurate accounting records and processing all transactions, including journals
• Preparing annual accounts and supporting the full audit process
• Producing budgets, forecasts and clear financial reports for the Trustees
• Monitoring cash flow, financial performance and variances
• Liaising with investment managers and preparing investment performance updates
• Overseeing business assets and ensuring ICT and vehicles remain compliant
• Managing monthly payroll and HR related administration
• Leading IT and systems improvement projects and monitoring associated risks
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory, VAT and insurance requirements

The Candidate

You will be an experienced and confident finance professional who brings strong technical expertise alongside a supportive and collaborative approach. You will be ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified, with experience ideally gained within property or building related environments, and comfortable preparing accounts and managing audits. You will enjoy working independently across a varied workload, using your judgement to prioritise effectively, while communicating clearly and professionally with colleagues, Trustees and external partners.

This is a meaningful opportunity to support an organisation with a strong community purpose during a key period of development.

Remuneration

• £55,000 - £70,000 pa pro-rata depending on experience
• 3 days a week – Hybrid offered 1 day per week, after you have settled into the role
• 28 days holiday, including Bank Holidays pro rata
• Auto-enrolment pension

This position is based in Luton and within commutable distance of Milton Keynes, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Berkhamstead, Bedford, Hitchin, Harpenden, Leighton Buzzard and Hemel Hempstead.

Debbie Burbage Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. Candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. We are a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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