Think Specialist Recruitment
Standalone Accounts Manager (Part-Time, £35k-£45k FTE Pro Rata) Think Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a specialist, independent and fast-growing Business advisory firm based in London. As the business continues to grow, they are now looking to appoint a standalone Accounts Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function. This is a broad role within a growing SME; you will be working closely with the leadership team to shape and strengthen financial processes for a scaling business. The position can be offered on a part-time basis and would suit an experienced finance professional who enjoys both the strategic and the hands-on elements of running a finance function. Key Responsibilities Managing the full sales ledger process, including raising and posting fee invoices Ownership of the debtor process, cash allocation and credit control Overseeing affiliate payments and tracking referral income Managing cash flow, budgeting support and internal reporting Completing reconciliations and supporting month-end alongside external accountants Reviewing quarterly payroll and commission calculations Processing business payments, including payroll Supporting pension administration and onboarding-related finance processes This is a true SME role, you will be responsible for both overseeing processes and carrying out transactional tasks yourself. About You Proven experience in a similar or senior finance role within an SME or practice environment Confident managing end-to-end finance processes independently Comfortable working in a hands-on capacity and completing transactional finance tasks Practical, organised and happy to "roll your sleeves up" when required Experience with cloud-based accounting packages (Xero advantageous) What's on Offer Part-time hours with flexibility Limited days required in the London office Competitive salary (pro-rata) plus annual bonus The opportunity to work closely with leadership in a growing, specialist business If you are an experienced finance professional who enjoys ownership, autonomy and being fully involved in the detail, please reach out to Casey Bennett at Think Accountancy & Finance for further details. Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers.
Standalone Accounts Manager (Part-Time, £35k-£45k FTE Pro Rata) Think Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a specialist, independent and fast-growing Business advisory firm based in London. As the business continues to grow, they are now looking to appoint a standalone Accounts Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function. This is a broad role within a growing SME; you will be working closely with the leadership team to shape and strengthen financial processes for a scaling business. The position can be offered on a part-time basis and would suit an experienced finance professional who enjoys both the strategic and the hands-on elements of running a finance function. Key Responsibilities Managing the full sales ledger process, including raising and posting fee invoices Ownership of the debtor process, cash allocation and credit control Overseeing affiliate payments and tracking referral income Managing cash flow, budgeting support and internal reporting Completing reconciliations and supporting month-end alongside external accountants Reviewing quarterly payroll and commission calculations Processing business payments, including payroll Supporting pension administration and onboarding-related finance processes This is a true SME role, you will be responsible for both overseeing processes and carrying out transactional tasks yourself. About You Proven experience in a similar or senior finance role within an SME or practice environment Confident managing end-to-end finance processes independently Comfortable working in a hands-on capacity and completing transactional finance tasks Practical, organised and happy to "roll your sleeves up" when required Experience with cloud-based accounting packages (Xero advantageous) What's on Offer Part-time hours with flexibility Limited days required in the London office Competitive salary (pro-rata) plus annual bonus The opportunity to work closely with leadership in a growing, specialist business If you are an experienced finance professional who enjoys ownership, autonomy and being fully involved in the detail, please reach out to Casey Bennett at Think Accountancy & Finance for further details. Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers.
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Who are we? The West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC) is the region's economic development delivery organisation. From April 2026, we will lead the delivery of regionally commissioned economic development activity aligned to the West Midlands Growth Plan, working in partnership with the West Midlands Combined Authority and local authorities. We are building a sharper, business-focused organisation that attracts investment, supports high-growth companies and drives measurable economic impact. If you want your work to shape how growth is delivered across one of the UK's most important regions, this is your opportunity The Role As our new Growth Capital Investment Manager, you have a proven track record in the equity and/or debt investment markets. Strategic by nature and commercially astute, you excel at building high-value relationships with investors, financial institutions, and key stakeholders to unlock opportunities for regional economic development. Your expertise spans venture capital, private equity, or debt funding solutions, enabling you to craft compelling propositions that position the West Midlands as a premier destination for growth capital. With exceptional influencing skills and a collaborative mindset, you thrive in complex environments, balancing strategic ambition with practical delivery to achieve measurable impact. Above all, you are passionate about fostering sustainable growth and shaping a vibrant future for businesses and communities across the region. You'll be involved in: Support the Head of Business Growth Capital Attraction to establish and deliver a new region-wide growth capital attraction service that improves access to finance for high-potential businesses. Coordinate investors, intermediaries, and advisors - from venture capital and angel networks to corporate finance specialists - to boost SME finance uptake and strengthen regional deal flow. Work closely with local authorities, universities, Catapults, Innovate UK, the British Business Bank, and private-sector partners to drive a joined-up investment ecosystem across the West Midlands What You'll be doing Support investor engagement activity by coordinating logistics for UK and international outreach, helping to organise roadshows, roundtables, and demo days, and preparing briefings and investor materials. Act as the liaison point for accelerators and founders,maintainingregular contact, sharing relevant investor introductions, and helping to track and strengthen angel group engagement. Increase SME finance uptake by managing relationships with accountants, banks, and advisors, distributing toolkits, arranging briefings, and ensuring partners have up to date information. Help build and maintain the regional network of corporate finance advisors by scheduling meetings, capturing sector intelligence, and supporting activity to improve deal readiness. Enhance regional visibility by drafting case studies, coordinating investment success stories, assisting with insight reports, and supporting the team's presence at major events. Manage investment pipeline data and reporting, ensuringaccuratetracking of deal flow, maintaining CRM or data systems, and preparing performance dashboards and updates. Support partnership work with WMCA, universities, Catapults, Innovate UK, and others by preparing meeting packs, following up actions, coordinating inputs, and helping to track programme outputs. Assisting team coordination and delivery partner management by supporting objective setting, maintaining budgets and workplans, and helping ensure high-quality delivery across projects. What You'll Bring Essential: Strong relationship building skills with investors Ability to operate at an investment partner level Ability to build strong relationship with founders and management teams To hold a Relevant Degree Minimum of 3 years' experience of Private Equity, VC, Business Finance or Corporate finance gained in an institution or advisory boutique Strong sector knowledge of at least two sectors: Tech, Health and Lifescience, Advanced Manufacturing, Cleantech, Business and Professional services Bring a network of relationships in two or more of the following sectors: Corporate finance Venture Capital Private Equity Business finance Desirable: To hold a Master of Business Administration (MBA) Experience of Regional Economic Development Successfully fund raised as part of a startup/scaleup/SME management team Understanding of the West Midlands ecosystem Understanding of the London investment market
Who are we? The West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC) is the region's economic development delivery organisation. From April 2026, we will lead the delivery of regionally commissioned economic development activity aligned to the West Midlands Growth Plan, working in partnership with the West Midlands Combined Authority and local authorities. We are building a sharper, business-focused organisation that attracts investment, supports high-growth companies and drives measurable economic impact. If you want your work to shape how growth is delivered across one of the UK's most important regions, this is your opportunity The Role As our new Growth Capital Investment Manager, you have a proven track record in the equity and/or debt investment markets. Strategic by nature and commercially astute, you excel at building high-value relationships with investors, financial institutions, and key stakeholders to unlock opportunities for regional economic development. Your expertise spans venture capital, private equity, or debt funding solutions, enabling you to craft compelling propositions that position the West Midlands as a premier destination for growth capital. With exceptional influencing skills and a collaborative mindset, you thrive in complex environments, balancing strategic ambition with practical delivery to achieve measurable impact. Above all, you are passionate about fostering sustainable growth and shaping a vibrant future for businesses and communities across the region. You'll be involved in: Support the Head of Business Growth Capital Attraction to establish and deliver a new region-wide growth capital attraction service that improves access to finance for high-potential businesses. Coordinate investors, intermediaries, and advisors - from venture capital and angel networks to corporate finance specialists - to boost SME finance uptake and strengthen regional deal flow. Work closely with local authorities, universities, Catapults, Innovate UK, the British Business Bank, and private-sector partners to drive a joined-up investment ecosystem across the West Midlands What You'll be doing Support investor engagement activity by coordinating logistics for UK and international outreach, helping to organise roadshows, roundtables, and demo days, and preparing briefings and investor materials. Act as the liaison point for accelerators and founders,maintainingregular contact, sharing relevant investor introductions, and helping to track and strengthen angel group engagement. Increase SME finance uptake by managing relationships with accountants, banks, and advisors, distributing toolkits, arranging briefings, and ensuring partners have up to date information. Help build and maintain the regional network of corporate finance advisors by scheduling meetings, capturing sector intelligence, and supporting activity to improve deal readiness. Enhance regional visibility by drafting case studies, coordinating investment success stories, assisting with insight reports, and supporting the team's presence at major events. Manage investment pipeline data and reporting, ensuringaccuratetracking of deal flow, maintaining CRM or data systems, and preparing performance dashboards and updates. Support partnership work with WMCA, universities, Catapults, Innovate UK, and others by preparing meeting packs, following up actions, coordinating inputs, and helping to track programme outputs. Assisting team coordination and delivery partner management by supporting objective setting, maintaining budgets and workplans, and helping ensure high-quality delivery across projects. What You'll Bring Essential: Strong relationship building skills with investors Ability to operate at an investment partner level Ability to build strong relationship with founders and management teams To hold a Relevant Degree Minimum of 3 years' experience of Private Equity, VC, Business Finance or Corporate finance gained in an institution or advisory boutique Strong sector knowledge of at least two sectors: Tech, Health and Lifescience, Advanced Manufacturing, Cleantech, Business and Professional services Bring a network of relationships in two or more of the following sectors: Corporate finance Venture Capital Private Equity Business finance Desirable: To hold a Master of Business Administration (MBA) Experience of Regional Economic Development Successfully fund raised as part of a startup/scaleup/SME management team Understanding of the West Midlands ecosystem Understanding of the London investment market
