If you’re an experienced Finance Manager who thrives on keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, this part-time interim role offers the perfect blend of flexibility and impact.
Joining a growing logistics business with a small, friendly finance team, you’ll provide steady support while the Finance Director focuses on implementing a new system. This is a hands-on role where your technical know-how will keep the numbers accurate and the month end on track.
The opportunity
* Part-time flexibility – around 20 hours per week, with the freedom to spread this across 5 shorter days or condensed hours.
* Immediate impact – step in and keep the finance function steady during a period of change. The role is on a temporary basis for around 3 months.
* Supportive culture – a close-knit, enthusiastic team in a business that’s growing fast.
Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for:
* Preparing monthly management accounts and month-end reporting
* Managing accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
* Checking ledgers to ensure accuracy and completeness
* Maintaining P&L, balance sheet and cashflow – ideally with the ability to build these in Excel
* Ensuring a smooth handover between systems (currently Sage, moving to Business Central)
* Acting as a safe pair of hands while the FD delivers strategic projects
What you will need:
* To be qualified ( ACCA / CIMA / ACA ) or QBE with solid SME experience
* A proven background in management accounts and core accounting (debits and credits, P&L)
* Intermediate – advanced Excel skills
* A steady and methodical approach, reliable and comfortable working independently in a part-time capacity
The details:
* Interim basis – approximately 3 months with potential to extend
* Hours: around 20 per week, flexible as to whether this is worked over 5 days or condensed
* Location: office-based in Reading
* Rate: £25-£30 per hour
* Clearance: SC clearance required (can start with restricted access)
If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you!
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