Finance Manager

Part-Time Finance Manager Newbury Area | 20 Hours per Week (Flexible) | Hybrid Working £35,000 - £40,000 (FTE)The OpportunityA fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and hands-on Finance Manager to join a growing business in the Newbury area.This is a standalone role, offering full ownership of the finance function alongside some broader office management responsibilities. It's ideal for someone who enjoys a varied position and is equally comfortable producing management accounts as they are handling day-to-day transactional finance.You'll play a key role in supporting business decision-making while ensuring strong financial control across the organisation.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Management & Reporting

• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Ownership of the month-end process (accruals, prepayments, reconciliations)
• Cash flow monitoring and forecasting
• Budgeting and forecasting alongside senior leadership
• Providing financial insight and analysis to support decision-making
• Managing compliance and liaising with external accountants and HMRC

Transactional Finance

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End-to-end management of

• Purchase ledger and supplier payments
• Sales ledger and credit control
• Bank reconciliations
• Overseeing payroll (with external support where applicable)
• VAT returns and statutory submissions
• Maintaining accurate financial records and systems

Controls & Process Improvement

• Strengthening and maintaining financial controls
• Identifying efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities
• Supporting system and process improvements as the business grows

Office & Operational Support

• Supporting general office administration (including H&S)
• Managing expenses and company policies
• Assisting with supplier contracts and admin tasks
• Acting as a key point of contact across the business

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