Part Time Finance Manager

Just Recruitment Group; Sudbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing business in Sudbury is seeking a Part Time Finance Manager to oversee the Finance Department and support senior management. The role involves managing accounts, payroll processing, and financial reporting, primarily using SAGE accounting software. This part-time position requires 20-25 hours of work per week with a preference for Tuesdays and Thursdays. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company with a positive ethos and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing finance departments.
• Proficiency in SAGE accounting software.
• Ability to work part-time hours and manage flexible schedules.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Finance Department and reporting to the MD.
• Reconcile accounts, process wages, and manage VAT Returns.
• Coordinate with accounts assistant and support other departments.

Job description

Just Recruitment is supporting a growing business at the forefront of their sector, based in Sudbury — they are looking for a Part Time Finance Manager to join the team.

The key purpose of this role is to manage the Finance Department and support senior management in all areas of finance and accounting, reporting directly to the MD and being responsible for an Accounts Assistant.

Key duties:

• Reconciling current accounts on SAGE.
• Updating cash flow spreadsheet and reviewing.
• Loading purchase invoices onto SAGE and distributing for approval.
• Producing Balance of Accounts for Finance Meeting.
• Reviewing sales ledger and purchase ledger.
• Compiling supplier invoices, reviewing and loading for payment via BACS, updating SAGE and sending remittance advice.
• Managing SAGE backups.
• Reconciling all bank accounts against paper statements.
• Loading credit card payments onto SAGE and reconciling against paper statement.
• Calculating commission figures for payroll.
• Processing wages – gathering all timesheets and expenses, compiling and sending to an outsourced company, receiving documents and payslips back, loading BACS payments and sending payslips and loading journals onto SAGE.
• Downloading monthly supplier invoices.
• Creating monthly sales invoices.
• Compiling and filing VAT Returns.
• Compiling required documents for accountants at financial year end, processing SAGE Year End and communicating as necessary with accountants.
• Managing commercial and vehicle insurance – reviewing current circumstances, reassessing cover and requirements, and supplying supporting documents.
• All property management tasks with support from Accounts Assistant.
• Reconciling rental payments from agent's statement.
• Communicating with and managing tenants when required.
• Supporting other departments as required.

This is a part‑time role – working 20‑25 hours per week. The role is office based and the ideal candidate will be able to work Tuesdays and Thursdays, but hours can be flexible.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a lovely business, with a great ethos and a long‑standing team.