Finance Officer

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a role that offers genuine flexibility, autonomy and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a growing international business?

Our client is an employee-focused, values-driven organisation with an international footprint and ambitious growth plans. Consultants within the pharma industry, you will be working alongside some exceptional scientific minds, delivering exceptional client support. Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from a generous bonus scheme, private healthcare, enhanced pension contributions, Employee Ownership Trust participation, generous holiday entitlement and ongoing professional development support.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our client, as the business continues its impressive growth journey, they are looking for a capable and hands-on Finance Officer to become a key member of their close-knit finance team. Working closely with the Finance Director, you'll take ownership of day-to-day financial operations while playing an important role in maintaining robust financial controls, delivering accurate reporting and supporting strategic decision-making. This is a varied role that combines operational finance with broader business involvement, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both detail and responsibility.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing day-to-day accounting activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and general ledger
• Leading monthly close processes, reconciliations and supporting analysis
• Assisting with management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
• Preparing VAT returns and supporting audit and compliance activities
• Providing financial analysis and insights to support business decisions
• Supporting process improvements across finance operations
• Acting as a trusted deputy to the Finance Director when required

You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience in a finance or accounting environment, managing processes up to and including month end. Comfortable working independently, you'll combine strong technical expertise with excellent organisational skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach. Experience with payroll, financial reporting and stakeholder engagement is essential, while exposure to international operations would be an advantage.

This role is offered on a part-time basis of 20 hours per week, ideally spread across Monday to Friday during office hours. The position is office-based in Bishop's Stortford, with flexibility around the daily working pattern (i.e., hours could be worked over 3 days), making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional seeking a role that offers both responsibility and work-life balance.

In return, you'll receive:

• A salary of £42K FTE (actual salary will depend on hours worked, with room for negotiation for the right candidate)
• Generous performance-related bonus scheme
• 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata), with additional leave for your birthday and work anniversaries
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Private healthcare insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Ownership Trust Scheme
• Ongoing coaching, mentoring and professional development opportunities
• The chance to play a key role within a growing international organisation at an exciting stage of its development

If you're looking for a flexible, part-time finance role where your expertise will be valued and your contribution will make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.