Business and Finance Manager
Proactive Personnel are recruiting on behalf of a well-established Architectural Practice, who are looking to appoint a self-driven Business and Finance Manager on a part-time basis.
The successful candidate will be a pro-active professional who is confident working independently whilst supporting colleagues in Leamington Spa and London.
Hours: Mon-Fri | 9:00am – 13:00pm – Subject to change dependant on business needs.
Hybrid working available
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 FTE | Pro Rata for part time hours.
Duties include but not limited to:
* Book-keeping – including processing purchase orders, invoices, bills and employee expenses to XERO, bank reconciliations and debtor chasing
* Providing accurate and timely project financials and month end reports to Directors
* Supporting Directors to ensure compliance with ISO requirements, including internal audits
* Monthly payroll (Brightpay), NEST pension reporting and reconciliations to HMRC
* Quarterly VAT return preparation and submission
* Supporting the year-end financial reporting process, including R&D claims
* Managing certain IT tasks, with the support of the company IT consultant, including new starter on-boarding and Cyber Essentials annual certification
* Assisting with updates to the company website and social media
* Supervising the Office Administrator, guiding them in their daily tasks and ensuring a collaborative team environment.
Ideal Candidate:
* A relevant finance qualification or part qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, AAT).
* Experience in management accounting and project fee forecasting.
* Proficiency in financial software (XERO) and Excel.
* Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data effectively and accurately.
* Ability to communicate financial information clearly and professionally to internal and external stakeholders.
* A collaborative spirit that fosters teamwork and inclusivity.
* A proactive approach to identifying and resolving financial and operational issues.
* Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities