At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance operations, oversee budgeting, and ensure compliance in a dynamic hospitality environment.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, discounted food, and free parking while making an impact.
- Other info: Perfect for self-employed professionals seeking to expand their portfolio.
- Why this job: Shape financial strategies and drive success in the hospitality sector.
- Qualifications: Must be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 96000 - 96000 £ per year.
Location: Hybrid / Remote (with occasional on-site strategy meetings near Richmond / Bedale, North Yorkshire)
Commitment: 1 to 2 days per month (Flexible). This includes core remote/on‑site work, with reasonable ad‑hoc email queries and short phone updates between sessions included within the day rate.
Status: Self‑Employed / B2B Contractor
Rate: £400 per day (+ VAT if registered)
Key Responsibilities- Team Building & Oversight: Assist the owners in hiring a part‑time bookkeeper/administrator. Once in place, you will oversee their day‑to‑day data entry and implement strict review mechanisms to ensure data is pristine.
- Operations & Stocktake Oversight: Oversee the stocktaking process, overseeing stock‑taker to ensure variances are investigated and tightly aligned with Xero records.
- Budget Responsibility: Take full ownership of the overarching finance department budget. You will be responsible for budgeting your own costs alongside any additional costs for bookkeeping, general administration, or stocktaking services.
- Group Structure & Compliance: Design, implement, and maintain a robust group structure ensuring compliance with disaggregation rules across.
- Forecasting & FP&A: Build and maintain forward‑looking financial models, rolling cash flow forecasts, and capital expenditure tracking.
- Management Accounts: Deliver management accounts and strategic commentary to the owners to assist with commercial decision‑making and site performance tracking.
- Statutory Tax & Filing: Prepare, review, and legally submit Quarterly VAT returns, Limited Company Accounts, CT600 forms, and Directors' Self‑Assessments. Oversee payroll administration by bookkeeper/administrator.
- Essential: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with significant post‑qualification experience.
- Sector Expertise: Prior experience in the hospitality / licensed trade sector is strongly preferred. You should understand pub operations, stock management, cash flows, and industry‑specific tax nuances.
- Tax Specialist: Technical knowledge of HMRC disaggregation rules, group tax planning, and multi‑site corporate structures.
- Advanced Systems: Advanced proficiency in financial modelling/forecasting tools.
- Setup: Must be an established self‑employed consultant with relevant professional indemnity insurance.
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On‑site parking
- Work from home
Work Requirements
- Ability to commute/relocate: Bedale, North Yorkshire (preferred)
- Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)
- Licence/Certification: ACCA, CIMA, ACA (preferred)
This is a business‑to‑business (B2B) contract for a seasoned professional looking to add a client to their existing portfolio.
We think you need these skills to ace Fractional Finance Director / Senior Finance Manager in Bedale
Team Building
Data Entry Oversight
Budget Management
Financial Modelling
Cash Flow Forecasting
Management Accounts Preparation
Statutory Tax Compliance
