Part-time Accounts Manager, 3 days per week, £45k FTE, Fully Remote

Looking for a flexible role where you can take ownership?

We're working with a well-established, family-run specialist construction business with an excellent reputation for quality, reliability and customer service.

This is a genuinely flexible, three-day role, combining responsibility for the day-to-day accounts function with a varied range of business administration. You'll work closely with the Managing Director and will have plenty of autonomy to organise your workload, spot what needs doing and make sure it gets done.

The current postholder is retiring after 12 years with the business, creating an opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of the role and become a trusted part of the team.

The Role

Accounts & Finance

You'll take responsibility for the smooth running of the finance function, including:

• Managing the sales and purchase ledgers, supplier invoices, customer invoicing and credit control
• Bank reconciliations, payment runs, cash allocation and Xero housekeeping
• Managing Xero Projects and maintaining accurate financial records
• VAT and CIS returns and other routine finance compliance
• Preparing monthly management accounts and financial information for the Managing Director
• Monitoring cash flow and outstanding debts
• Supporting year-end accounts and liaising with the external accountants
• Providing payroll information and processing the monthly payroll journal
• Dealing with finance queries from customers, suppliers and colleagues
• Maintaining appropriate financial controls and identifying opportunities to improve processes and systems

Business Administration

Around 30% of the role is broader business administration, supporting the Managing Director and wider team with the practical things that keep the business running smoothly. This includes new customer, supplier and subcontractor onboarding, credit applications and checks, vehicle and insurance administration, CITB returns and training records, plant hire administration, maintaining company records and supporting new starter and employment administration.

It's a varied role, but the emphasis is on taking ownership rather than simply completing a list of tasks. You'll be trusted to organise your own workload, prioritise deadlines and make sure things don't fall through the cracks.

About You

We're looking for an experienced accounts professional who is comfortable in an SME environment and enjoys having ownership and autonomy.

You'll ideally have:

• Strong practical accounts experience, including purchase and sales ledger, reconciliations, credit control, VAT and CIS
• Good working knowledge of Xero
• Experience preparing management accounts and working with external accountants
• Good Excel skills – mainly basic to intermediate
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• The ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines
• A proactive, practical approach – you'll spot what needs doing and get on with it
• Confidence dealing with customers, suppliers, advisers and colleagues
• A commercially aware mindset and an interest in improving how things are done

AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA, or equivalent experience is desirable, but practical experience and the right approach are more important.

We're particularly looking for someone who will become a trusted pair of hands for the Managing Director – someone who is comfortable working independently, isn't afraid to chase things when necessary and will contribute ideas to help keep the business moving forward.

The Package

• £45,000 FTE
• Equivalent to c. £27,000 for 3 days per week
• 3 days per week
• Fully remote
• Occasional visits to the Solihull office welcomed
• Genuine autonomy and flexibility

Interested?

If you're an experienced finance professional looking for a good-quality three-day role where your experience is valued and you can make a real contribution, we'd love to hear from you.