Part Time Finance Manager

ICAEW; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

10% annual bonus

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Hybrid working

Parking

Job summary

ICAEW in Berkshire is seeking a Part Time Finance Manager to join an established finance function. The role is permanent, 3-4 days per week, with hybrid working and a strong benefits package.

You will manage AP/AR, month-end, cash flow, balance sheet reconciliations, and support budgeting, forecasting and external audits. The salary is £50,000–£60,000 pro rata, plus a 10% bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance, accounting or financial controlling role.
• Strong experience of month-end accounting, balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Good understanding of AP, AR, cash flow and working capital.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience using SAP ERP.

Responsibilities

• Managing key Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, including cash collection, customer payments, invoice processing and purchase order management.
• Managing the monthly invoicing cycle, ensuring invoices and credit notes are completed accurately and on time.
• Supporting working capital and cash flow management.
• Supporting VAT, corporation tax and other tax compliance requirements.
• Preparing and reviewing accruals, prepayments, journals and bank reconciliations.
• Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining strong general ledger controls
• Supporting the month-end and year-end close process.
• Supporting year-end group reporting and both interim and year-end external audits.
• Preparing financial analysis, schedules and supporting documentation.
• Contributing to financial forecasts, annual budgets and longer-term financial planning
• Providing financial information and analysis to support business decision-making.
• Reviewing and improving financial processes, systems and internal controls.

Skills

Excel skills

Month-end accounting

Balance sheet reconciliations

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Your new company

You will be joining an established international organisation based in the Berkshire area, working within a collaborative finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for a permanent part‑time role offering 3-4 days per week, hybrid working and a strong benefits package.

Your new role

As Part Time Finance Manager, you will take responsibility for a broad range of accounting, financial control and reporting activities, working closely with the wider finance function and key stakeholders.

• Managing key Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, including cash collection, customer payments, invoice processing and purchase order management.
• Managing the monthly invoicing cycle, ensuring invoices and credit notes are completed accurately and on time.
• Supporting working capital and cash flow management.
• Supporting VAT, corporation tax and other tax compliance requirements.
• Preparing and reviewing accruals, prepayments, journals and bank reconciliations.
• Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining strong general ledger controls
• Supporting the month‑end and year‑end close process.
• Supporting year‑end group reporting and both interim and year‑end external audits.
• Preparing financial analysis, schedules and supporting documentation.
• Contributing to financial forecasts, annual budgets and longer‑term financial planning
• Providing financial information and analysis to support business decision‑making.
• Reviewing and improving financial processes, systems and internal controls.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in a finance, accounting or financial controlling role.
• Strong experience of month‑end accounting, balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Good understanding of AP, AR, cash flow and working capital.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience using SAP ERP.

What you'll get in return

You will receive a £50,000 - £60,000 salary pro rata, working 3-4 days per week, alongside an attractive overall package including:

• 10% annual bonus
• 25 days' annual leave plus public holidays, prorated
• Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family, including dental and optical benefits
• Life assurance at four times the annual salary
• Hybrid working, with just 1-2 days per week in the office
• Parking