Role: Finance Manager - Part Time

Salary: £26,000 - £32,000 on a pro rata, dependent on experience

Location: Bedford | 22 hours (with some flexibility to suit)

We’re working with a growing and established SME to recruit a Finance Manager on a part-time basis in a standalone role. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for a flexible role while still having genuine ownership and responsibility across the finance function. Working directly with the Directors, you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the finance function, covering bookkeeping, reconciliations, AP, AR, payroll, VAT and month-end reporting. This is a hands-on position where you’ll have the autonomy to investigate discrepancies, improve controls and ensure the financial information is accurate and up to date.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day bookkeeping, including purchase and sales ledgers and transaction coding.
• Completing regular bank, credit card, supplier and customer reconciliations.
• Processing supplier invoices, maintaining accounts payable and preparing payment runs.
• Raising customer invoices, managing aged debt and proactively following up outstanding balances.
• Taking responsibility for the accurate preparation and processing of monthly payroll.
• Supporting VAT returns, HMRC submissions and maintaining accurate VAT records.
• Supporting the monthly financial close, including reconciliations, payroll and review of outstanding balances.
• Providing a concise monthly finance summary to the Directors covering cash, revenue, costs, payroll, debtors and creditors.
• Working closely with external accountants on year-end accounts and financial information.
• Maintaining strong financial controls and investigating unusual, duplicate or unexplained transactions.
• Supporting wider business administration, including employee records, company vehicles and key renewal dates.