Company accountant

Location: Great Shelford

Finance Manager/Company Accountant (Part-Time) About the Role An exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations and administrative accuracy of a growing organisation. This hands-on position offers ownership of the end-to-end finance function, alongside responsibility for daily accounting activities. The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise with commercial awareness to optimise cash flow, support financial planning, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Role Details Salary: up to £40,000/yr pro rata depending on hours worked

Job Title:

Finance Manager Department:
Finance

Location:

Cheltenham (office-based) Reporting To:
Board of Directors

Key Responsibilities Raising supplier invoices. Managing and chasing outstanding supplier invoices. Processing supplier invoices through the company's CRM and finance system for commission allocation. Preparing and maintaining cash flow forecasts. Managing supplier payments. Overseeing VAT returns and ensuring HMRC compliance. Liaising with external accountants for year-end accounts preparation. Performing bank reconciliations. Producing month-end financial reports. Administering workplace pension schemes. Maintaining accurate financial records and controls.

Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and efficiencies. Skills & Experience Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Professional, positive, and proactive approach. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Sage. Practical, solutions-focused mindset. Ability to identify issues, recommend improvements, and implement change. ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified or part-qualified preferred.

Experience with in the energy or utilities sector would be advantageous but is not essential. What's on Offer Competitive salary package. Performance-related bonus scheme. Part-time permanent position with progression opportunities. Ongoing professional development and training. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Holiday buy/sell scheme. Employee referral programme. Length of service recognition scheme. Regular team social events. Company summer and Christmas celebrations. Access to employee discounts across a range of retailers, travel providers, and lifestyle brands.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional seeking a varied role with genuine responsibility, autonomy, and scope to influence business performance. In an ideal world, the candidate would work Monday - Thursday, although there could be negotiation with hours worked.