Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Part Time Accountant to take ownership of the finance function within a successful and growing SME book distributor. Working closely with the Directors, you will provide strategic financial oversight while remaining hands-on in the day-to-day management of the business's finances and operational support functions.

3 Days Per Week

The responsibilities of the Part Time Accountant include but are not limited to:

Financial Management

• Take overall responsibility for the company's finance function.
• Prepare and manage cash flow forecasts and reporting.
• Develop, monitor, and manage annual budgets.
• Provide management accounts and ad hoc financial reporting to Directors.
• Support strategic decision-making through commercial and financial analysis.
• Ensure robust financial controls and compliance processes are maintained.

Payroll & Accounting Operations

• Manage the payroll process through the company's external payroll provider.
• Supervise and support an experienced part-time finance team member.
• Provide hands-on operational support and holiday cover where required.
• Review and approve financial transactions and reconciliations.
• Oversee royalty calculations and payments.

Tax & Compliance

• Lead tax planning activities in line with current legislation.
• Liaise with external auditors and manage the annual audit process.
• Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance across financial activities.

Credit Control & Funding

• Monitor and oversee credit control processes.
• Take responsibility for the company's Creditsafe monitoring and reporting.
• Manage the invoice discounting facility and relationship with Bibby Financial Services.
• Monitor debtor performance and working capital requirements.

Commercial & Operational Support

• Oversee the management and review of commercial contracts.
• Support Directors with financial modelling, forecasting, and business planning.

HR & Health & Safety

• Oversee HR administration and employment-related processes.
• Ensure Health & Safety policies, procedures, and legislative requirements are implemented and maintained.

Skills, Experience & Key Candidate Attributes of the Part Time Accountant:

• CIMA Qualified (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in a senior accounting or finance management role.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and management reporting.
• Experience liaising with auditors and external professional advisers.
• Understanding of payroll processes and tax planning.
• Experience managing credit control and debtor financing arrangements.
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills.
• Ability to work independently and provide practical commercial advice to Directors.

If you're an experienced, hands-on Accountant who enjoys working closely with business leaders, thrives in a varied role, and wants to make a genuine impact on the future success of a growing business, we'd love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to become a trusted member of the leadership team while benefiting from the flexibility of a part time position.