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Director of Hire & Production at HENLEY THEATRE SERVICES LIMITED
Part-Time Finance Manager / Management Accountant
Location: Ideally local to Wallingford, Oxfordshire (hybrid or remote working is possible with occasional in-person meetings)
Commitment: ~1–2 days/month initially, flexible
Compensation: Competitive day rate or retainer (to be discussed)
About Us
We’re a growing business in the event production and AV sector, projecting a turnover of £4m this year. Our lean, high-performing team delivers creative and technical services to clients across festivals, theatre, and corporate events.
Our current finance team includes part-time staff for bookkeeping and credit control, with payroll and compliance handled by our external accountants. Strategic finance—including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting—is currently managed by the business owner. We’re now seeking a finance professional to help us level up.
Role Overview
We’re looking for a commercially-minded Finance Manager or Management Accountant to take ownership of monthly financial reporting, introduce better visibility across projects and cash flow, and provide meaningful insight to support decision-making as we grow.
Responsibilities
• Produce monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Track and report on project/job profitability
• Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts
• Review and refine internal financial processes (Xero-based)
• Collaborate with bookkeeper, credit control, and external accountants
• Provide commentary and analysis of financial performance
• Assist or lead on budgeting and forecasting
• Flag potential risks or improvement opportunities
Ideal Experience
• Part-qualified or qualified (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, etc.) or QBE
• Experience working with SMEs turning over £2m–£6m
• Confident with Xero and other cloud-based finance tools
• Strong grasp of project- or service-based business models
• Excellent Excel or Google Sheets skills
• Independent, detail-oriented, and clear communicator
Nice to Have
• Experience in events, AV, or creative sectors
• Understanding of project costing and margin control
• Familiarity with reporting tools like Fathom or Float
What We Offer
• Flexible working with the option for remote + local collaboration
• A values-driven and ambitious company environment
• The chance to shape the financial structure of a growing business
• Consistent monthly work with potential for more as we grow
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance and Sales
* Industries
Events Services
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