Finance Manager (Part time)

Crepeaffaire is the leading crepe specialist, with a growing network of company-operated and franchise stores in the UK and internationally.

We currently have an opportunity for a highly motivated, proactive and detail-oriented Finance Manager to join our team on a part-time basis. The role will be 20 hours a week, and can be worked around school hours, so ideal for working parents. You will either be AAT qualified or qualified by experience.

You will be reporting directly to the Finance Director and will be managing a finance assistant.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare quarterly VAT returns for review and submission
• Reconcile and monitor bank accounts and credit card expenses
• Manage credit control and ensure invoices are issued in a timely manner
• Prepare fortnightly supplier payments
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including cash in transit, stock and intercompany
• Support with annual budget and quarterly forecasts
• Ensure all month-end transactions are accurately recorded and complete
• Creditors reconciliation and dealing with supplier queries
• Ensure all invoice and expense approvals are done on time
• Analyse and resolve discrepancies in financial records
• KPI reporting, including sales, weekly P&Ls, GP Margins
• Manage 1 member of junior finance staff, including weekly 1-2-1 meetings, appraisals and training
• Other ad-hoc duties as requested

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years prior experience of working in a Finance Manager's role
• Good working knowledge of Excel, including formulas and pivot tables
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle numerical data accurately
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Professional accounting certification or qualified by experience