Overview
Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a varied, hands-on role within a purpose-driven business? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing technology company whose platform supports healthcare professionals across the UK. Working closely with the leadership team, you\'ll play a key role in helping the business continue to grow while maintaining strong financial foundations.
Our Client
Our client is a small company doing meaningful work. Their specialist digital platform is widely used across UK healthcare settings to support data capture, reporting and operational insight for clinical teams. They are a collaborative, values-led SME with a close-knit team and a strong sense of purpose behind their work.
The Role
They are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the company\'s financial operations on a part-time basis. The primary focus is management accounting and financial reporting, but the role spans the full breadth of finance for a growing SME, from purchase and sales ledger through to VAT, payroll liaison, and year-end accounts.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone comfortable working autonomously. You will be the sole finance function within the business, reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with our external accountants.
Key Responsibilities
* Management Accounts and Reporting
o Preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts
o Financial reporting to the CEO and board, including commentary on performance and variances
o Maintenance of budgets and forecasts, with regular updates against actuals
o Accruals and prepayments management
* Day-to-Day Finance Operations
o Purchase ledger: processing supplier invoices and managing payment runs
o Sales ledger: raising invoices, revenue recognition, and credit control
o Debt chasing and cash collection
o Bank and credit card reconciliations across multiple currencies (GBP, EUR, ZAR, USD)
o Staff expense processing and approval
o Banking administration
* Tax, Compliance, and Payroll
o VAT return preparation and submission
o Payroll liaison with external payroll provider, including setting up monthly payments
o Pension and company health scheme administration
o Sales commission calculations
o P11D preparation and filing
o R&D tax credit finance work, supporting claims and documentation
* Year-End and External Relationships
o Liaising with external accountants for year-end financial statements and audit preparation
o Insurance renewals and administration
About You
Essential
* Proven experience in a similar finance management or management accountant role, ideally within an SME environment
* Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks (our core accounting platform)
* Comfortable managing multi-currency transactions and reconciliations
* Experience with VAT returns, payroll liaison, and year-end accounts processes
* Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to work autonomously with minimal supervision
* Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to financial record-keeping
Desirable
* AAT qualified, or part-qualified ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent
* Experience with Fathom, TrueRev, or similar reporting and analytics tools
* Familiarity with Breathe HR, Salesforce, and Slack
* Experience with R&D tax credit claims
* Background in a technology, SaaS, or healthcare company
What\'s on Offer
* Part-time role, 2-3 days per week
* Competitive salary of £56k-60k fte* (depending on experience)
* Office-based in Gerrards Cross with excellent transport links
* Opportunity to work closely with an experienced leadership team
* A varied and autonomous role within a growing SME
* Flexible engagement options available, including PAYE or self-employed arrangements depending on preference
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