Lucy Walker Recruitment Ltd
Part-Time Finance & Operations Manager
Leeds City Centre | 3 Days Per Week
Up to £40,000 Pro Rata to 3 days
We are recruiting for one of our highly regarded creative consultancy clients based in Leeds. We are seeking an experienced Finance & Operations Manager to support the business on a part-time basis.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role within the business, taking ownership of the day-to-day financial administration and operational support across both UK and international operations. This position would suit an experienced finance professional who enjoys variety, autonomy, and working within a dynamic, creative environment.
Working closely with the MD and wider team, you will enjoy a broad and varied role that combines finance, operations, administration, and business support. You will be joining a stable, supportive organisation with an excellent reputation, strong employee retention, and a culture built on collaboration, professionalism, and trust.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the accurate input and maintenance of financial information within the company's project accounting system
- Ensure the accurate creation and maintenance of project records
- Manage sales and purchase ledger activities
- Monitor outstanding invoices and ensure timely collection of client payments
- Reconcile financial records and reports
- Ensure prompt payment of supplier invoices
- Produce cash flow forecasts and projections
- Prepare monthly and annual profit and loss reports
- Generate ad hoc financial information and reports as required
- Liaise with external stakeholders including accountants, banking partners, HMRC, insurance providers, and financial advisers in both the UK and Denmark
- Coordinate payroll information and maintain personnel records
- Maintain and archive contracts, legal documentation, and GDPR-related records
- Provide administrative and secretarial support to the directors, including diary management, travel arrangements, meetings, project proposals, and report preparation
- Oversee and support a part-time clerical assistant
Skills & Knowledge:
A minimum of five years' experience within a finance, accounts, or business administration environment
- Strong knowledge of financial systems, record-keeping, reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and consistency
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
- A professional, proactive, and trustworthy approach
- A high level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your experience matches our client's requirements, we will be in touch to discuss your application further.
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