Job Title: Finance Manager (Part-Time, 30 Hours per Week)
Location: Based in Surrey
Salary: £35,000 (Pro-Rata for 30 Hours)

Are you an experienced bookkeeper or finance professional looking for a flexible part-time role? This exciting opportunity offers a varied and dynamic position, working with a thriving organisation that oversees multiple functions, including a wedding venue, café, museum, retail outlet, and more.

About the Role:
This is a hands-on role, perfect for someone who enjoys taking full ownership of financial operations. You’ll be responsible for managing the day-to-day financial activities, from raising sales invoices and paying suppliers to producing monthly management accounts and supporting the annual audit process.

You’ll be working closely with the management team, providing insights, reports, and financial advice to help drive the business forward. This role also includes a variety of responsibilities across several departments, giving you the chance to make a real impact on the organisation’s success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage supplier payments, raise invoices, and handle credit control
• Reconcile weekly cash takings for multiple departments 
• Oversee banking, cash handling, and change orders
• Prepare monthly management accounts in collaboration with external accountants
• Produce monthly reports for department heads and the Board of Trustees
• Process payroll and ensure accurate record-keeping
• Manage VAT compliance, Gift Aid claims, and HMRC filings
• Support the team with budgeting, forecasting, and ad-hoc financial reports
• Provide key documentation for annual audit preparation

Person Specification:

• Qualified bookkeeper with strong experience using Sage 50 Professional
• Advanced understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
• Highly organised with the ability to multi-task across multiple departments
• Strong communication skills, capable of working independently and with management
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to create and manage spreadsheets and reports
• Experience in working unsupervised and taking ownership of financial processes

Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team in a part-time capacity, with the flexibility to fit around your life. You’ll be at the heart of the business, contributing to its ongoing success while maintaining a great work-life balance.

If you’re a self-motivated finance professional looking for a varied and rewarding role, apply now to be considered!