Securewest International is an independent global risk and security management company supporting clients to succeed in a volatile world, whether on land or at sea. We provide integrated solutions including intelligence reporting, risk mitigation and crisis response, delivered through our innovative SPHERE Travel Risk Management Platform and 24/7 Global Response Centre (GRC).
Our services range from travel risk management and maritime security to Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) monitoring, in-country support and specialist training for seafarers. As a trusted partner to organisations operating around the world, we help our clients prepare, safeguard and respond effectively to risk—protecting their people, assets and operations.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced, detail-driven and highly organised Finance Manager to join our Senior Management Team on a part-time, permanent basis.
Location: Plymouth – on-site
Hours: 15 hours per week
Salary: £22.00 per hour
Working pattern: Flexible working days and hours by prior agreement
This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced finance professional who enjoys taking ownership of the day-to-day finances of a business while also producing accurate and useful financial information for management.
Working closely with the Senior Management Team and our external accountants, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing monthly management accounts, managing payroll and VAT processes, monitoring cashflow, and supporting month-end and year-end reporting.
We are looking for someone who is confident working independently, understands the numbers behind the business and takes pride in ensuring the finance function operates accurately and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts & Financial Management
- Day-to-day accounting using Xero, including bank reconciliations
- Journal management and reconciliation
- Preparation and presentation of monthly management accounts
- Month-end processing, including accruals and prepayments
- Cashflow monitoring and basic forecasting
- Management of accounts payable, purchase orders and supplier payments
- Management of accounts receivable, invoicing and credit control
- Oversight of online banking platforms and payment processing
- Management of client recharges and associated invoicing
- Maintaining accurate financial records and resolving discrepancies as they arise
Payroll
- Payroll processing and statutory submissions
- Management of pension, NIC/PAYE and student loan processes
- Acting as a point of contact with HMRC for payroll-related queries
- Preparation of payroll reports
- Preparation and submission of VAT returns
- Ensuring appropriate VAT treatment is applied to transactions
- Liaising with external accountants in relation to year-end accounts
- Maintaining accurate supporting records and providing information as required
- Supporting international payments and transactions involving overseas entities and foreign currencies
About You
You will have proven experience in a Finance Manager, Senior Bookkeeper, Management Accountant or similar hands-on finance role.
You will also have:
- Strong working knowledge of Xero accounting software
- Experience preparing monthly management accounts
- Experience processing payroll and VAT submissions
- Good practical understanding of VAT
- Good understanding of bookkeeping, reconciliations and month-end processes
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage recurring finance cycles
- Confidence liaising with HMRC, external accountants and internal stakeholders
- Ability to work independently, use initiative and manage priorities effectively
- Experience with international payments, overseas entities, foreign currency transactions and/or cross-border VAT considerations would be advantageous.
We are looking for a reliable and experienced finance professional who takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records and keeping things running smoothly. You will be comfortable being hands-on with the day-to-day accounts while also preparing management accounts and providing clear financial information to the business.
A practical, solutions-focused approach is important, as is the confidence to identify when something does not look right and take the necessary steps to resolve it.
- Flexible working days and hours by prior agreement
- Company pension
A Basic DBS check will be required before starting employment.
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