The Part Time Management Accountant will be expected to work 3 full days per week on a Hybrid basis (1 day office based and 2 days WFH).
The role carries full ownership of the monthly management accounts and payroll process, alongside maintaining robust financial controls. The Part Time Management Accountant will work closely with the Finance Director and operational team, supporting decision-making through clear and reliable financial reporting.
The position requires someone comfortable operating independently within a fast-paced SME environment and contributing effectively within a small finance team.
Key responsibilities will include:
Monthly Management Accounts
* Preparation of full monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow and supporting schedules)
* Variance analysis against budget and prior period
* Posting accruals, prepayments and journals
* Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
* Supporting production of board reporting packs
Payroll
* Full ownership of the monthly payroll process
* Collation and review of payroll inputs (salary changes, overtime, holiday pay, SMP etc.)
* Pension submissions and statutory reporting
* Reconciliation of payroll journals
* Ensuring compliance with HMRC and statutory requirements
Finance Team Coordination
* Oversee and review the work of Finance Administrators to ensure accuracy and timeliness, although this role does not carry formal line management responsibility.
* Provide guidance on transactional processing and month-end requirements
* Act as a key point of contact for finance queries within the team
* Support improvements in processes and internal controls
Budgeting & Controls
* Support the annual budgeting process
* Provide timely financial information to budget holders
* Review cost allocations across sites/departments
* Maintain and strengthen financial controls across the business
Other
* Support audit and tax preparation
* Assist with ad hoc financial analysis
* Provide financial support to the operational team as required
The successful Candidate will be Professionally Qualified or Qualified by Experience and they will possess extensive management accounting and payroll experience, including reporting the statutory requirements. They will be a proactive, self starter who is comfortable working as part of a small finance teams, but able to work under their own initiative with clear accountability for output. The role will require advanced level Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data manipulation and structured reporting models). Any experience of using Xero (accounting software) and Moneysoft (Payroll software) would be a distinct advantage.
Our Client is offering a salary of £50,000 (Pro-Rata) + Benefits.
Given the need for a very quick start, we will only be able to consider Candidates who are Immediately Available or those who have a 1 week notice period.
Our Client will be looking to interview immediately after Easter (WC 6th April)
Salary description
£50000.00 - £50000.00 per year