We are working with our client to recruit an experienced Finance Manager to join their dynamic and forward-thinking team on a part-time maternity cover basis. This role will commence with a handover period from August to mid-October, ahead of the maternity leave beginning in October 2025. The hours can be flexible but three days a week is preferred.
This is a Leeds office-based position, offering a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal finance leadership role within a purpose-driven and uniquely structured business.
What You Should Know
This isn't your typical finance role - and our client isn't your typical company. The business is founder-funded, with additional income generated via client invoices. As such, you'll be operating within a bespoke financial structure, including managing shareholder loans and overseeing annual share issuance.
You'll be a trusted partner to the MD and leadership team - offering insight, stability, and oversight during a critical period. You will work with the company accountants to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Key Details
Start Date: August 2025 (handover period: August - mid-October)
Duration: Maternity cover
Schedule: 3 days per week, option for one to be hybrid once trained
Location: Leeds (office-based)
Salary: up to £50,000 pro rata
Reporting to:
Managing Director for strategic finance responsibilities
Head of HR for day-to-day requests
Key Responsibilities
Payroll & Pensions
Review payroll data and liaise with accountants to finalise submissions
Manage HMRC and international payroll payments
Support bonus and salary review processes
Oversee pension processing and annual renewals
Respond to employee pension queries (with People Team)
Benefits
Manage P11D and PSA processes with accountants and HMRC
Oversee employee benefit renewals and enrolments
Ensure correct benefit deductions and system updates
Work with the Head of People to review benefit offerings
Banking & Payments
Manage and approve payment flows and banking communications
Oversee supplier payments and invoice management
Coordinate data analyst payments and internal bank transfers
Funding
Process shareholder loan agreements and payments
Support share issuance and related accounting processes
Collaborate with MD and finance teams on client invoice reporting
Accounts & Returns
Oversee month-end reconciliations and VAT returns
Support year-end accounts and corporation tax review
Reporting & Forecasting
Monthly cost reviews and forecasting updates with MD and Leads
Prepare and review annual forecasts and end-of-year cost reports
Management & Collaboration
Manage and develop the Finance Assistant
Attend cross-functional team meetings and business group sessions
Drive collaboration across commercial, legal, HR, and finance stakeholders
Maintain strong internal and external relationships
Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK