Trainee Finance Manager - Plymouth - 30 Hours per week - £35k-£45k FTE Some of the best career opportunities aren't the finished article. They're the roles where someone sees potential, invests time in your development, and gives you the opportunity to grow into a position that you may not yet have considered achievable. If you're looking for your first step into finance leadership and would value genuine mentoring, structured development, and the opportunity to progress into a Finance Manager position, this could be an exceptional opportunity. Trial Balance Consulting have formed an exclusive partnership with one of Plymouth's most respected and rapidly growing not for profit organisations. Operating with a highly commercial mindset whilst reinvesting its success back into the community, our client has built an exceptional reputation and continues to expand its impact across the city. They currently seek to recruit a Trainee Finance Manager to join their passionate and dedicated senior leadership team. This is a permanent position offered on a part time basis, working approximately 30 hours per week with flexibility around how those hours are structured. The role will be based in Plymouth city centre with free onsite parking. The successful candidate will benefit from a detailed handover and development period, with the intention of gradually taking ownership of the finance function over time. Areas such as cashflow forecasting, management accounts preparation and financial analysis can be developed and supported for the right individual. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional seeking their first step into a senior finance role. Key responsibilities to include: - Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts and commentary - Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and cashflow monitoring - Preparation and reconciliation of balance sheet control accounts - Supporting year end accounts preparation and external audit processes - Producing reports and financial information for senior management - Assisting with project costing and financial analysis - Supporting supplier payments, invoicing and debtor management - Working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation - Identifying opportunities to improve processes and financial controls Who are we looking for? This role has been designed specifically to support progression and our client is deliberately keeping an open mind regarding qualifications and experience. Candidates may be studying towards ACCA, CIMA, ACA or AAT qualifications, although those qualified by experience will also be considered. Previous exposure to management accounting, budgeting, reporting, or cashflow forecasting would be advantageous, but many aspects of the role can be developed through the handover and training process. Applicants may currently be working as a Management Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant, Accounts Manager, Senior Finance Assistant, Finance Officer or within a broader finance role and looking for an opportunity to take the next step. Strong systems skills, excellent communication abilities, and a willingness to learn will be more important than qualifications alone. This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected organisation where you can develop into a Finance Manager position whilst enjoying flexibility, autonomy, and the support of a passionate and collaborative leadership team. Interested? Great. We'd be delighted to tell you more and provide a detailed role specification. For all enquiries and to apply, please contact Dan Saunders at Trial Balance Consulting quoting reference DS11091. Our client is keen to appoint without delay and all enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence. This opportunity may particularly appeal to Management Accountants, Assistant Management Accountants, Accounts Managers, Senior Finance Assistants, Finance Officers and ambitious finance professionals seeking their first Finance Manager position.
Jul 01, 2026
Full time
Trainee Finance Manager - Plymouth - 30 Hours per week - £35k-£45k FTE Some of the best career opportunities aren't the finished article. They're the roles where someone sees potential, invests time in your development, and gives you the opportunity to grow into a position that you may not yet have considered achievable. If you're looking for your first step into finance leadership and would value genuine mentoring, structured development, and the opportunity to progress into a Finance Manager position, this could be an exceptional opportunity. Trial Balance Consulting have formed an exclusive partnership with one of Plymouth's most respected and rapidly growing not for profit organisations. Operating with a highly commercial mindset whilst reinvesting its success back into the community, our client has built an exceptional reputation and continues to expand its impact across the city. They currently seek to recruit a Trainee Finance Manager to join their passionate and dedicated senior leadership team. This is a permanent position offered on a part time basis, working approximately 30 hours per week with flexibility around how those hours are structured. The role will be based in Plymouth city centre with free onsite parking. The successful candidate will benefit from a detailed handover and development period, with the intention of gradually taking ownership of the finance function over time. Areas such as cashflow forecasting, management accounts preparation and financial analysis can be developed and supported for the right individual. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional seeking their first step into a senior finance role. Key responsibilities to include: - Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts and commentary - Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and cashflow monitoring - Preparation and reconciliation of balance sheet control accounts - Supporting year end accounts preparation and external audit processes - Producing reports and financial information for senior management - Assisting with project costing and financial analysis - Supporting supplier payments, invoicing and debtor management - Working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation - Identifying opportunities to improve processes and financial controls Who are we looking for? This role has been designed specifically to support progression and our client is deliberately keeping an open mind regarding qualifications and experience. Candidates may be studying towards ACCA, CIMA, ACA or AAT qualifications, although those qualified by experience will also be considered. Previous exposure to management accounting, budgeting, reporting, or cashflow forecasting would be advantageous, but many aspects of the role can be developed through the handover and training process. Applicants may currently be working as a Management Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant, Accounts Manager, Senior Finance Assistant, Finance Officer or within a broader finance role and looking for an opportunity to take the next step. Strong systems skills, excellent communication abilities, and a willingness to learn will be more important than qualifications alone. This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected organisation where you can develop into a Finance Manager position whilst enjoying flexibility, autonomy, and the support of a passionate and collaborative leadership team. Interested? Great. We'd be delighted to tell you more and provide a detailed role specification. For all enquiries and to apply, please contact Dan Saunders at Trial Balance Consulting quoting reference DS11091. Our client is keen to appoint without delay and all enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence. This opportunity may particularly appeal to Management Accountants, Assistant Management Accountants, Accounts Managers, Senior Finance Assistants, Finance Officers and ambitious finance professionals seeking their first Finance Manager position.
Truro Outskirts - £60,000 - £70,000 FTE - Full or Part Time - Temporary Assignment (6+ Months) - Hybrid Working Trial Balance Consulting are delighted to be assisting a successful and well-established Cornish business with the recruitment of an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner / Senior Finance Manager on a temporary basis. This is expected to be a minimum six-month assignment, paid weekly through Trial Balance Consulting. This is a commercially focused opportunity that will suit an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner, Senior Finance Manager or FP&A professional looking for a long-term temporary assignment. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll provide meaningful financial insight, drive performance reporting and support key business decisions during an exciting period for the organisation. Key responsibilities will include: Leading the month-end reporting process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and variance analysis Owning rolling forecasts, budgeting and financial planning activities Business partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders Developing KPIs, dashboards and profitability reporting Providing commercial analysis to support strategic decision-making Supporting improvements to finance processes, reporting and systems Producing ad hoc financial modelling and analysis as required We're keen to hear from experienced qualified accountants (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) who have operated in a Senior Finance Business Partner, Senior Finance Manager or FP&A capacity. You'll be commercially minded, highly analytical and confident influencing stakeholders at all levels. Previous temporary or contract experience would be beneficial but isn't essential. This is an initial 6+ month contract based on the outskirts of Truro, with hybrid working (four days on site and one day from home). The client is looking for someone available to start at short notice. For further information or to apply, please contact Elle Benjamin quoting reference EB11092.
Jul 01, 2026
Seasonal
Truro Outskirts - £60,000 - £70,000 FTE - Full or Part Time - Temporary Assignment (6+ Months) - Hybrid Working Trial Balance Consulting are delighted to be assisting a successful and well-established Cornish business with the recruitment of an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner / Senior Finance Manager on a temporary basis. This is expected to be a minimum six-month assignment, paid weekly through Trial Balance Consulting. This is a commercially focused opportunity that will suit an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner, Senior Finance Manager or FP&A professional looking for a long-term temporary assignment. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll provide meaningful financial insight, drive performance reporting and support key business decisions during an exciting period for the organisation. Key responsibilities will include: Leading the month-end reporting process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and variance analysis Owning rolling forecasts, budgeting and financial planning activities Business partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders Developing KPIs, dashboards and profitability reporting Providing commercial analysis to support strategic decision-making Supporting improvements to finance processes, reporting and systems Producing ad hoc financial modelling and analysis as required We're keen to hear from experienced qualified accountants (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) who have operated in a Senior Finance Business Partner, Senior Finance Manager or FP&A capacity. You'll be commercially minded, highly analytical and confident influencing stakeholders at all levels. Previous temporary or contract experience would be beneficial but isn't essential. This is an initial 6+ month contract based on the outskirts of Truro, with hybrid working (four days on site and one day from home). The client is looking for someone available to start at short notice. For further information or to apply, please contact Elle Benjamin quoting reference EB11092.
Finance Manager - Part Time - Plymouth - Circa £45k (FTE) - Permanent There's a lot to consider when weighing up a new career opportunity. The responsibilities need to be interesting, the remuneration needs to be fair, and the future prospects need to be positive. But perhaps one of the most important and often overlooked considerations is whether you genuinely believe in what your employer is trying to achieve. If working for an organisation that makes a tangible difference to the local community is just as important to you as the job itself, this could be a role well worth exploring. Trial Balance Consulting have formed an exclusive partnership with one of Plymouth's most respected and rapidly growing not for profit organisations. Operating with a highly commercial mindset whilst reinvesting its success back into the community, our client has built an exceptional reputation and continues to expand its impact across the city. They currently seek to recruit a Finance Manager to join their passionate and dedicated senior leadership team. This is a permanent position offered on a part time basis, working approximately 30 hours per week with flexibility around how those hours are structured. The role will be based in Plymouth city centre with free onsite parking. Working closely alongside an experienced CEO and senior management team, and supported by a long-standing Accounts Assistant, the successful candidate will enjoy a broad and varied role with significant autonomy and the opportunity to influence financial decision making across the organisation. Key responsibilities to include: - Leading the day to day financial management of the organisation and its associated charitable activities - Preparing monthly management accounts and accompanying commentary for senior stakeholders - Supporting the financial appraisal of new projects, initiatives and funding opportunities - Cashflow forecasting, monitoring and reporting - Budget preparation, review and variance analysis - Preparation of year end accounts and supporting external audit processes - Reconciliation of balance sheet control accounts - Oversight of sales invoicing, supplier payments and aged debtor management - Supervision, support and mentoring of an Accounts Assistant - Producing financial reports and information for trustees and senior management - Identifying opportunities to improve financial controls, reporting and efficiency Who are we looking for? Our client is open minded on background and qualifications. Experience within a charity or not for profit environment would certainly be advantageous, but it is by no means essential. Likewise, whilst professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA would be welcomed, they are not a prerequisite. More important is the ability to demonstrate strong financial management skills, sound commercial awareness, and the confidence to work closely with senior stakeholders. This role could suit an experienced Finance Manager seeking a flexible part time opportunity, but equally it could represent an excellent step up for a capable Management Accountant, Accounts Manager, Assistant Accountant or Senior Finance Assistant who is ready to take on broader responsibility and ownership of a finance function. Applicants should possess strong systems skills, ideally including experience of Xero, alongside excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across the organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected organisation where your work will genuinely make a difference, whilst enjoying flexibility, autonomy and the support of a passionate and collaborative leadership team. Interested? Great. We'd be delighted to tell you more and provide a detailed role specification. For all enquiries and to apply, please contact Dan Saunders at Trial Balance Consulting quoting reference DS11086. Our client is keen to appoint without delay and all enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence. This opportunity may particularly appeal to Finance Managers, Management Accountants, Assistant Management Accountants, Accounts Managers, Assistant Accountants and Senior Finance Assistants looking to take the next step in their career.
Jun 30, 2026
Full time
Finance Manager - Part Time - Plymouth - Circa £45k (FTE) - Permanent There's a lot to consider when weighing up a new career opportunity. The responsibilities need to be interesting, the remuneration needs to be fair, and the future prospects need to be positive. But perhaps one of the most important and often overlooked considerations is whether you genuinely believe in what your employer is trying to achieve. If working for an organisation that makes a tangible difference to the local community is just as important to you as the job itself, this could be a role well worth exploring. Trial Balance Consulting have formed an exclusive partnership with one of Plymouth's most respected and rapidly growing not for profit organisations. Operating with a highly commercial mindset whilst reinvesting its success back into the community, our client has built an exceptional reputation and continues to expand its impact across the city. They currently seek to recruit a Finance Manager to join their passionate and dedicated senior leadership team. This is a permanent position offered on a part time basis, working approximately 30 hours per week with flexibility around how those hours are structured. The role will be based in Plymouth city centre with free onsite parking. Working closely alongside an experienced CEO and senior management team, and supported by a long-standing Accounts Assistant, the successful candidate will enjoy a broad and varied role with significant autonomy and the opportunity to influence financial decision making across the organisation. Key responsibilities to include: - Leading the day to day financial management of the organisation and its associated charitable activities - Preparing monthly management accounts and accompanying commentary for senior stakeholders - Supporting the financial appraisal of new projects, initiatives and funding opportunities - Cashflow forecasting, monitoring and reporting - Budget preparation, review and variance analysis - Preparation of year end accounts and supporting external audit processes - Reconciliation of balance sheet control accounts - Oversight of sales invoicing, supplier payments and aged debtor management - Supervision, support and mentoring of an Accounts Assistant - Producing financial reports and information for trustees and senior management - Identifying opportunities to improve financial controls, reporting and efficiency Who are we looking for? Our client is open minded on background and qualifications. Experience within a charity or not for profit environment would certainly be advantageous, but it is by no means essential. Likewise, whilst professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA would be welcomed, they are not a prerequisite. More important is the ability to demonstrate strong financial management skills, sound commercial awareness, and the confidence to work closely with senior stakeholders. This role could suit an experienced Finance Manager seeking a flexible part time opportunity, but equally it could represent an excellent step up for a capable Management Accountant, Accounts Manager, Assistant Accountant or Senior Finance Assistant who is ready to take on broader responsibility and ownership of a finance function. Applicants should possess strong systems skills, ideally including experience of Xero, alongside excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across the organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected organisation where your work will genuinely make a difference, whilst enjoying flexibility, autonomy and the support of a passionate and collaborative leadership team. Interested? Great. We'd be delighted to tell you more and provide a detailed role specification. For all enquiries and to apply, please contact Dan Saunders at Trial Balance Consulting quoting reference DS11086. Our client is keen to appoint without delay and all enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence. This opportunity may particularly appeal to Finance Managers, Management Accountants, Assistant Management Accountants, Accounts Managers, Assistant Accountants and Senior Finance Assistants looking to take the next step in their career.
