At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage day-to-day finance operations and lead a small team in a flexible part-time role.
- Company: Join a collaborative local employer in Cambridge with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive pro-rata salary and a flexible 20-hour work week.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Perfect for finance pros seeking work-life balance while making an impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in accounting, preferably with Sage 200 and payroll management.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Cambridge (Hybrid / On-site)
Position Type: Part-Time (20 hours per week)
Arrangement: Flexible schedule (Ideally split across 5 days, e.g., 4 hours per day)
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 FTE (Pro-rata depending on experience)
About the Role
Robert Half is currently partnering with a business based in Cambridge to recruit a hands-on, detail-oriented Finance Manager on a part-time basis. Reporting directly to the Fractional Finance Director and Managing Director, you will take ownership of the day-to-day accounting operations, compliance, and month-end duties while leading a small administrative team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a skilled finance professional seeking a flexible 20-hour working week with a collaborative local employer.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor personal and departmental accounts inboxes, handle general accounting inquiries, and maintain bank control.
- Post payment and receipt transactions to Sage 200, manage HSBC current, EUR, and USD bank reconciliations, and perform full balance sheet reconciliations.
- Manage cash collections, maintain credit control, and refine overdue debt escalation processes.
- Prepare monthly payroll via Sage Payroll, manage Aegon pension contributions, and arrange PAYE/NI and VAT payments to HMRC.
- Post month-end journals, review aged creditors, oversee the stock counting process, and report on slow-moving/obsolete inventory to executive leadership.
- Line manage, mentor, and provide cover for the Operations & Finance Administrator and Sales Administrator.
- Assist the Finance Director with annual budgets and audit preparations, while proactively reviewing customer onboarding and credit processes.
Key Requirements & Experience
- Strong hands-on accounting background, ideally with experience using Sage 200 and Sage Payroll.
- Proven track record handling transactional finance, month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and HMRC returns.
- Prior experience line managing or supervising direct reports.
- High level of commercial acumen with the ability to review and improve credit control and onboarding workflows.
- Strong communication skills to manage queries across internal teams, external suppliers, and senior management.
Working Pattern & Benefits
- Hours: 20 hours per week.
- Schedule: Flexible setup, with a preference for 4 hours per day, Monday to Friday.
- Competitive Pro-Rata Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 full-time equivalent, dependent on experience.
Finance Manager - Part-Time in Cambridge employer: Robert Half Careers
Join a dynamic and innovative international organisation in Manchester, where your expertise as a Group Reporting Manager will be valued and impactful. With a strong focus on employee development, a collaborative work culture, and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, this role offers not just a competitive salary and bonus but also a chance to contribute to meaningful improvements within the finance function. Embrace the entrepreneurial spirit of our growing team and take your career to new heights in a supportive environment that champions professional growth.
