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A Part Time Finance Manager is being recruited by an established small, multi-brand business in Christchurch to take responsibility for all aspects of the company's finances. The brands operated are diverse and growing and they are entering an exciting phase of growth so you will play a pivotal role in this growth. The requirement is for 2 days per week and would ideally be office based, although there can be some flexibility from time to time to work from home.Working closely with the senior leadership team and overseeing a part time Bookkeeper, you will have responsibility for: Monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs VAT returns Analysis of financial performance and trends Provide financial insight to support business decisions and growth Ensure strong financial governance and controls, lead and co-ordinate annual audit and compliance with statutory and group reporting Oversee payroll process and compliance requirements Monitor cash flow and working capital requirements and assist with long term financial planning Review and improve financial processes and identify opportunities for automation, AI adoption, efficiency improvements and support implementation of improved reporting systems and tools as the business continues to grow Suitable Candidate Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or qualified by experience Experience preparing management accounts, knowledge of payroll and strong understanding of financial controls and reporting Experience working within SMEs going through growth Strong Excel is essential and ideally knowledge of Xero or other cloud-based system Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills If you enjoy finding smarter, more efficient ways of working through technology and process improvement Benefits 22 holidays plus bank holidays Bupa health cash plan Pension 5% Performance related bonus Cycle to work scheme Onsite parking Bond Williams Professional Recruitment are an equal opportunity employer and operate as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency

Accounts Manager / Senior Bookkeeper Esher, Surrey £40,000 £50,000 + Benefits + Parking Fixed Term Maternity Contract Hybrid Working Immediate June or July Start Available Fletcher George is working with a growing, privately owned SME in the health and wellbeing sector to appoint an experienced Accounts Manager / Senior Bookkeeper in Esher, Surrey on a fixed term maternity contract. This role is expected to commence during June or July and will include a structured handover period. Candidates who are immediately available or available at short notice are encouraged to apply. The role offers hybrid working, typically three days in the office and two days working remotely, with parking available. The Role This is a varied and hands-on Accounts Manager / Senior Bookkeeper position suited to someone who enjoys taking ownership of day-to-day finance within a growing SME environment. The successful candidate will manage the ledgers, VAT returns, reconciliations, cash flow reporting, management information and wider finance administration, while also supporting ongoing systems and process improvements. The business uses modern cloud-based systems, so strong confidence and the ability to adapt quickly to finance technology will be highly beneficial. This opportunity may suit a Company Accountant, Finance Manager or experienced accounts professional who enjoys a practical, industry-based finance role. Key Responsibilities Managing the day-to-day financial operations Full cycle bookkeeping, including sales and purchase ledger management Extensive bank, credit card and balance sheet reconciliations Preparing VAT returns and supporting compliance processes Producing cash flow forecasts, management information and basic finance reports Supporting month-end processes and wider finance administration Assisting with systems, reporting and process improvements Liaising with internal stakeholders and supporting wider operational duties where required The Successful Candidate The successful candidate will have previous experience as an Accounts Manager, Senior Bookkeeper, Bookkeeper, Company Accountant, Finance Manager or similar SME finance role. You will also bring: Strong bookkeeping and reconciliation experience Experience preparing VAT returns Confidence managing ledgers and day-to-day finance processes Good Excel and finance systems knowledge Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills The ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities A proactive and practical approach Strong communication skills and a willingness to support wider business administration where needed Salary and Benefits Salary guide set by Fletcher George of £40,000 £50,000, depending on relevant experience Fixed term maternity contract / FTC opportunity Immediate, June or July start available Structured handover period Hybrid working, typically three days in the office and two days remotely Benefits package Car parking available Growing and supportive SME business environment Offices based in the Esher area Location The role is based in the Esher, Surrey area and may suit candidates living in or around Esher, Cobham, Weybridge, Walton-on-Thames, Thames Ditton, Kingston, Surbiton, Leatherhead, Epsom or the wider Surrey area. Next Step Please apply now or contact Fletcher George for further information about this Accounts Manager / Senior Bookkeeper job near Esher, Surrey. Fletcher George is an accountancy and finance recruitment agency acting as an employment agency. We aim to respond to all successful applications within 48 hours. We are an inclusive accountancy and finance recruitment agency committed to attracting a diverse pool of applicants and assisting talent to find career opportunities in which they can thrive.

Location: Bristol (with flexibility for remote working) Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum Company: Countex Finance Ltd Countex Finance is a specialist outsourced finance and CFO service , partnering with ambitious science and technology-led businesses to make finance a catalyst for growth, not a burden. We provide a complete, scalable finance function - from core accounting, tax compliance, and financial controls through to forecasting, treasury management, investor relations, and strategic CFO support. Our collaborative and agile approach helps founders reduce stress, save time, and build the financial infrastructure needed to scale with confidence. The Role This is a client-facing Financial Controller role with a clear progression path into a fractional CFO position . You'll initially take ownership of financial control and reporting for a portfolio of clients, while working closely with Countex's senior team to develop the commercial, strategic, and leadership skills required to step into a fractional CFO role for new clients . Alongside client delivery, you'll play a key role in supporting, mentoring, and developing our bookkeepers , helping them grow into Financial Controller-level professionals and strengthening the overall quality and scalability of our service. We're looking for someone with ideally 2-3 years post-qualification experience in a Finance Manager or Financial Controller role, who is looking to broaden their experience and develop their career in a Financial Controller capacity. You'll be supporting our senior team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, taking on a range of financial and strategic responsibilities across our client base. Key Responsibilities Act as the Financial Controller for a portfolio of client businesses Build trusted relationships with founders and senior client stakeholders Deliver high-quality management accounts, reporting, and financial insight Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management for clients Implement and maintain robust financial controls and scalable processes Identify opportunities to add value through commercial and strategic input Support senior team members on CFO-level engagements where appropriate Coach and develop bookkeepers, reviewing work and raising technical standards Contribute to the evolution of Countex's outsourced finance and CFO offering About You Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) 2-3 years post-qualification experience in a Finance Manager or Financial Controller role Comfortable working directly with clients in a trusted, advisory capacity Strong technical grounding with the ability to see the bigger commercial picture Confident mentoring and developing junior team members Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple clients effectively Experience in professional services, outsourced finance, or fast-growth businesses is a strong advantage What We Offer Salary of £50,000 - £55,000 Exposure to a diverse portfolio of innovative, growing clients Opportunity to develop leadership, advisory, and commercial skills Flexible working arrangements (Bristol-based with remote flexibility) A collaborative, supportive environment focused on growth and development Long-term progression as Countex continues to scale If you're an ambitious finance professional looking to develop your experience in a Financial Controller role, with clear progression towards a strategic, client-facing CFO pathway, we'd love to hear from you. This is a hybrid role, based in Bristol , with flexibility for remote working , and offers a clear route into senior advisory work within a growing outsourced finance firm. REF-

This established £40m SME business requires an experienced hands-on Finance Manager in Bury St Edmunds Suffolk Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are delighted to be working exclusively in partnership with an established owner-managed business who operate in a niche business sector who are embarking on an exciting period of growth and require a confident, experienced Finance Manager to manage the day-to-day finances of this £40M turnover business based close to Bury St Edmunds. Your new role In this newly created Finance Manager job, you will play a key role in working with the Senior Management Team in taking responsibility for managing the day-to-day finances across the ledgers, with a particular focus on cash flow management and extensive reconciliation of several multi-currency accounts. As a business, they work closely with UK-wide and international suppliers and customers, including well-known household brands, in a fast-paced business-to-business set up which requires you to use your broad financial commercial expertise in high-volume transactional finance and preparing monthly reconciliations of their invoice factoring balances. You will also oversee the duties of a part-time credit controller in the collection of outstanding balances and work closely with them for updated payment due dates, which will enable you to produce an accurate cash position for the Senior Management Team. The organisation has been established for a number of years and does not have a cashflow issue but requires the data to make commercial decisions. As the main finance contact in the business, you will monitor and prepare key financial metrics and highlight any departmental financial performance or concerns. The Finance Manager will also be responsible for the payroll of circa 10+ staff, preparing the trial balance statements as well as the annual audit schedules, HMRC compliance and VAT returns. What you'll need to succeed The business is open to considering candidates who are Part-Qualified or Qualified by Experience provided they can demonstrate the key skills required in overseeing and being involved in the transactional finances, able to produce accounts to a trial balance, undertake extensive reconciliations and be aware of invoice factoring. It is expected you will be confident with Excel and Sage as well as be comfortable working in a family business who are very supportive. What you'll get in return The business offers a salary package of circa £35,000 - £39,000 depending on experience, a generous holiday allowance, free car-parking including EV charging, pension scheme etc. This will be an office-based role, working 5-days on site as you need to be close to the operational leads and working from 9am to 5pm. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #