Part Time Accountant

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