Part-Time Finance Manager: VAT, Reporting & Insights

Loughborough Schools Foundation; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community foundation in England is seeking a skilled Finance Manager for a part-time role (26 hours/week). This position involves managing accounting functions for two trading subsidiaries and preparing VAT returns. The ideal candidate is a qualified (or nearly qualified) accountant with experience in management accounts and excellent communication skills. Proficiency in Excel is required, while knowledge of Power BI is advantageous. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, with a closing date of January 12, 2026.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified (or nearly qualified) accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
• Experience in management accounts, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Proficient in Excel; Power BI experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing the accounting functions for our two trading subsidiaries.
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns and acting as the first point of contact for VAT queries.
• Maintaining the Fixed Asset register and assisting with monthly management accounts.
• Ensuring reconciliations of all control accounts and supporting budget holders.
• Assisting with annual financial statements and liaising with external auditors.
• Overseeing non-fee billing and FEEE claims, plus ad-hoc analysis and project work.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Management accounts expertise

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Power BI experience

Education

ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

A community foundation in England is seeking a skilled Finance Manager for a part-time role (26 hours/week). This position involves managing accounting functions for two trading subsidiaries and preparing VAT returns. The ideal candidate is a qualified (or nearly qualified) accountant with experience in management accounts and excellent communication skills. Proficiency in Excel is required, while knowledge of Power BI is advantageous. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, with a closing date of January 12, 2026.