Finance Manager Part Time (Permanent, Part Time)

Trainee Finance Manager – Plymouth – 30 Hours per week - £35k-£45k FTE
Some of the best career opportunities aren't the finished article. They're the roles where someone sees potential, invests time in your development, and gives you the opportunity to grow into a position that you may not yet have considered achievable.
If you're looking for your first step into finance leadership and would value genuine mentoring, structured development, and the opportunity to progress into a Finance Manager position, this could be an exceptional opportunity.
Operating with a highly commercial mindset whilst reinvesting its success back into the community, our client has built an exceptional reputation and continues to expand its impact across the city.
They currently seek to recruit a Trainee Finance Manager to join their passionate and dedicated senior leadership team. This is a permanent position offered on a part time basis, working approximately 30 hours per week with flexibility around how those hours are structured. The role will be based in Plymouth city centre with free onsite parking.
The successful candidate will benefit from a detailed handover and development period, with the intention of gradually taking ownership of the finance function over time. Areas such as cashflow forecasting, management accounts preparation and financial analysis can be developed and supported for the right individual.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional seeking their first step into a senior finance role.
Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts and commentary

• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and cashflow monitoring
• Preparation and reconciliation of balance sheet control accounts
• Supporting year end accounts preparation and external audit processes
• Producing reports and financial information for senior management
• Assisting with project costing and financial analysis
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and financial controls

Candidates may be studying towards ACCA, CIMA, ACA or AAT qualifications, although those qualified by experience will also be considered.
Previous exposure to management accounting, budgeting, reporting, or cashflow forecasting would be advantageous, but many aspects of the role can be developed through the handover and training process.
Applicants may currently be working as a Management Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant, Accounts Manager, Senior Finance Assistant, Finance Officer or within a broader finance role and looking for an opportunity to take the next step.
This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected organisation where you can develop into a Finance Manager position whilst enjoying flexibility, autonomy, and the support of a passionate and collaborative leadership team.
This opportunity may particularly appeal to Management Accountants, Assistant Management Accountants, Accounts Managers, Senior Finance Assistants, Finance Officers and ambitious finance professionals seeking their first Finance Manager position.