We are recruiting on behalf of a small-to-medium-sized manufacturing business based in Portsmouth, this is a predominantly office-based opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of a broad finance function and provide valuable support to the CFO. The role offers flexible part-time hours, with an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution across day-to-day finance, reporting and process improvement.
What will the Finance Manager role involve?
- Oversee core sales and purchase ledger activity, maintaining accurate records and supporting effective cash collection and supplier payments
- Manage the day-to-day administration and reconciliation of the invoice discounting facility
- Coordinate the month-end process, including journals, management accounts, reconciliations and supporting commentary
- Prepare quarterly VAT returns and help maintain compliance with relevant statutory requirements
- Liaise with the outsourced payroll provider and support year-end audit preparation, reporting and wider finance projects
Suitable Candidate for the Finance Manager vacancy:
- Previous experience in a hands-on accounting or finance management role within a small or medium-sized business
- Strong working knowledge of Xero and advanced Excel capability
- Practical experience with invoice discounting, with asset-based lending exposure advantageous
- Sound VAT knowledge, including preparation of VAT returns, and experience working with outsourced payroll providers
- Organised, accurate and confident working autonomously while constructively improving processes across the business
Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Manager:
- Permanent, part-time position of approximately 25 hours per week
- Flexible working pattern to be agreed, with availability aligned to month-end and payment deadlines
- Significant office-based working within a varied and hands-on finance role
- Salary will be dependent on experience
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