Finance Manager

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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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