Finance Manager - 2 days - Christchurch - £60-70K pro rata

A Part Time Finance Manager is being recruited by an established small, multi-brand business in Christchurch to take responsibility for all aspects of the company's finances. The brands operated are diverse and growing and they are entering an exciting phase of growth so you will play a pivotal role in this growth. The requirement is for 2 days per week and would ideally be office based, although there can be some flexibility from time to time to work from home.Working closely with the senior leadership team and overseeing a part time Bookkeeper, you will have responsibility for:

• Monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs
• VAT returns
• Analysis of financial performance and trends
• Provide financial insight to support business decisions and growth
• Ensure strong financial governance and controls, lead and co-ordinate annual audit and compliance with statutory and group reporting
• Oversee payroll process and compliance requirements
• Monitor cash flow and working capital requirements and assist with long term financial planning
• Review and improve financial processes and identify opportunities for automation, AI adoption, efficiency improvements and support implementation of improved reporting systems and tools as the business continues to grow

Suitable Candidate

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or qualified by experience
• Experience preparing management accounts, knowledge of payroll and strong understanding of financial controls and reporting
• Experience working within SMEs going through growth
• Strong Excel is essential and ideally knowledge of Xero or other cloud-based system
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• If you enjoy finding smarter, more efficient ways of working through technology and process improvement

Benefits

• 22 holidays plus bank holidays
• Bupa health cash plan
• Pension 5%
• Performance related bonus
• Cycle to work scheme
• Onsite parking

Bond Williams Professional Recruitment are an equal opportunity employer and operate as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency