If you hate going to work, you’re in the wrong job.
Seriously, if every Sunday evening you feel that same sense of dread creeping in, knowing you’ve got to drag yourself in the next morning to do work that no longer excites you, it’s time for a change.
* Are you in a role where your ideas for improving things get ignored?
* Are you constantly chasing down problems that others should have prevented?
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If that’s you, you could be our new part-time Finance Manager, taking full ownership and responsibility to help us improve how our business runs.
About Us
Cornerstone Property Group works with landlords and local authorities across the South East to provide accommodation for homeless families. We deliver with purpose and professionalism.
We believe in ownership, accountability, and bringing energy to the job. You won’t be micro-managed here, but you will be expected to deliver, think, and lead within your function.
The Opportunity
We’re hiring a Finance Manager to take full control of our finance function on a part-time basis (25 hours per week). You’ll report directly to the Operations Manager and Managing Director. This is a standalone finance role with admin support, but no other finance staff. You will be the financial engine of the business.
This isn’t just a job. It’s a career-defining opportunity to take ownership of a core function in a growing, purpose-led business.
What You’ll Own – and the Outcomes You’ll Deliver
* Run the finance operation end to end, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timeliness across all areas
* Manage bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll (via SafeHR), and reconciliations, delivering clean, audit-ready records every month
* Own accounts payable and receivable, ensuring we have clear visibility and control over cash movement
* Deliver accurate, insightful monthly management accounts and reporting packs that enable strategic, long-term decision making
* Produce forward-looking cash flow forecasts and budgets to inform operational planning
* Use Xero and Dext to optimise workflows and reporting, creating efficient systems that reduce delay and manual effort
* Identify and implement process improvements that increase speed, accuracy, and automation across finance
* Work collaboratively with the admin team and other departments to ensure financial decisions are grounded in real operational context
What Success Looks Like by Month Three
* You fully understand the business model, cost structure, and revenue mechanics
* You’ve taken ownership of monthly reporting and deliver it with minimal input
* You’ve identified at least one area of inefficiency and implemented a solution
* You’ve created clear visibility for leadership across our key financial metrics
Who You Are
You don’t wait for direction. You see what needs doing and you get it done. You’re not just detail-focused – you understand how financial data drives better decisions across a business.
* You have experience running finance in an SME or owner-led business
* You’re confident using Xero and finance automation tools like Dext
* You think strategically, act decisively, and execute with precision
* You take real ownership, bring solutions not problems, and want to contribute beyond just your tasks
* You bring a positive attitude to work and lift the energy of those around you
Who This Role is Not For
* If you avoid responsibility or wait to be told what to do
* If you rely on others to fix problems you notice
* If you're just looking for a comfortable role with low expectations
Working Hours & Location
* Part-time, 25 hours per week
* Office-based in Gravesend, Kent
Want to Apply? Prove It.
We don’t review generic CVs. If you want this role, show us why. Send your CV along with written answers to these three questions:
* What’s one system or process you’ve improved in a previous finance role, and what was the result?
* What values or behaviours do you believe every great team member should consistently live by in a workplace? Why?
* If you joined us, what would your first 30 days look like? What would you focus on first, and why?
We’re looking to hire as soon as possible, but we won’t rush the decision. We’ll wait for the right person.
If that might be you, send your application as soon as you’re ready to show us what you can bring.