Finance Manager - Aug/Sept start

We are working with our client to recruit an experienced Finance Manager to join their dynamic and forward-thinking team on a part-time maternity cover basis. This role will commence with a handover period from August or September to mid-October, ahead of the maternity leave beginning in October 2025. The hours can be flexible but three days a week is preferred.

This is a Leeds office-based position, offering a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal finance leadership role within a purpose-driven and uniquely structured business.

What You Should Know
This isn't your typical finance role - and our client isn't your typical company. The business is founder-funded, with additional income generated via client invoices. As such, you'll be operating within a bespoke financial structure, including managing shareholder loans and overseeing annual share issuance.

You'll be a trusted partner to the MD and leadership team - offering insight, stability, and oversight during a critical period. You will work with the company accountants to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Key Details

Start Date: August 2025 (handover period: August - mid-October)

Duration: Maternity cover

Schedule: 3 days per week, option for one to be hybrid once trained

Location: Leeds (office-based)

Salary: up to £50,000 pro rata
Reporting to:

Managing Director for strategic finance responsibilities

Head of HR for day-to-day requests
Key Responsibilities
Payroll & Pensions

Review payroll data and liaise with accountants to finalise submissions

Manage HMRC and international payroll payments

Support bonus and salary review processes

Oversee pension processing and annual renewals

Respond to employee pension queries (with People Team)
Benefits

Manage P11D and PSA processes with accountants and HMRC

Oversee employee benefit renewals and enrolments

Ensure correct benefit deductions and system updates

Work with the Head of People to review benefit offerings
Banking & Payments

Manage and approve payment flows and banking communications

Oversee supplier payments and invoice management

Coordinate data analyst payments and internal bank transfers
Funding

Process shareholder loan agreements and payments

Support share issuance and related accounting processes

Collaborate with MD and finance teams on client invoice reporting
Accounts & Returns

Oversee month-end reconciliations and VAT returns

Support year-end accounts and corporation tax review
Reporting & Forecasting

Monthly cost reviews and forecasting updates with MD and Leads

Prepare and review annual forecasts and end-of-year cost reports
Management & Collaboration

Manage and develop the Finance Assistant

Attend cross-functional team meetings and business group sessions

Drive collaboration across commercial, legal, HR, and finance stakeholders

Maintain strong internal and external relationships
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We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK