Part Time Finance Assistant / Bookkeeper

Part-Time Finance Officer / Bookkeeper Birmingham | Hybrid | 16-24 hours per week Not every finance role is about climbing the corporate ladder. Sometimes it's about finding a business where you're trusted, your work is valued, and you can genuinely influence how things are run. We're working with a successful independent creative agency that's built an impressive reputation over the last 20 years. Due to retirement, they're looking for an experienced Finance Officer / Bookkeeper to become the go-to person for everything finance. This isn't a role where you'll be hidden away processing invoices all day. You'll work closely with the leadership team, providing financial insight, keeping the business running smoothly and helping shape better financial decisions. What you'll be doing You'll take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, including: * Sales and purchase ledger * Credit control and cash flow management * Bank reconciliations * Payroll coordination * VAT and HMRC submissions * Monthly management reporting * Preparing information for the external accountants What we're looking for You'll probably already be working as a Bookkeeper, Finance Officer or Finance Manager within an SME and enjoy the variety that comes with being the finance expert. You'll be someone who: * Likes taking ownership rather than waiting for instruction. * Enjoys building relationships across the business. * Has solid bookkeeping experience and understands VAT and payroll. * Takes pride in getting the detail right. * Wants flexibility without compromising on responsibility. Why join? * Flexible hours around your life. * Hybrid working. * A genuinely friendly, down-to-earth team. * A business where your opinion matters. * Plenty of autonomy with support when you need it. * The opportunity to become a key part of a growing agency. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference rather than simply keep the books balanced, we'd love to hear from you