Part-Time SME Accountant: Month-End & Daily Finances

Sheridan Maine Midlands; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Sheridan Maine Midlands is seeking an experienced, hands-on Accountant to manage day-to-day finances for a small but professional group of SME businesses. The role is part-time (20-25 hours per week across four days) and 100% office based in Solihull.

You will handle transactional finance and month-end tasks, including sales ledger, purchase ledger, banking, and cash management, and you will prepare monthly management accounts. Salary: £40,000 FTE, pro rata based on hours.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience across both transactional finance and month end.
• Experience in SME/owner-managed businesses adds value.
• Able to manage day-to-day details and month-end closing.

Responsibilities

• Manage the sales ledger from start to finish.
• Handle the purchase ledger, supplier invoices and payments.
• Perform credit control and monitor outstanding balances.
• Manage cash and day-to-day banking across the businesses.
• Complete bank reconciliations and maintain accounting records.
• Lead month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Liaise with suppliers, customers and external accountants.
• Ensure finances across businesses are accurate and up to date.

Skills

Transactional finance

Month-end close

Sales ledger

Purchase ledger

Banking & cash management

Credit control

Reconciliations

Job description

Sheridan Maine Midlands is seeking an experienced, hands-on Accountant to manage day-to-day finances for a small but professional group of SME businesses. The role is part-time (20-25 hours per week across four days) and 100% office based in Solihull.

You will handle transactional finance and month-end tasks, including sales ledger, purchase ledger, banking, and cash management, and you will prepare monthly management accounts. Salary: £40,000 FTE, pro rata based on hours.