Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 pro rata (based on £45,000 – £50,000 FTE)
Hours: 24 hours per week (3 days)
Work Location: Office based at least twice per week, open to discussions on hybrid working.
Treeworker is looking for an experienced, organised and commercially minded Finance Manager to join our growing team on a part-time basis.
Treeworker is a specialist supplier of arborist, climbing, rigging and work-at-height equipment. We are building a modern, trusted and ambitious business within the UK arb and rope access sector, with plans for continued growth both domestically and internationally.
This is a key role within the business and would suit someone who enjoys being close to the numbers, close to the team and close to the decision-making. We are looking for someone who can take ownership of the finance function, keep the business financially disciplined and provide clear, timely information to support management decisions.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial operations, improving financial controls, preparing management information and supporting the Directors with cash flow, budgeting, reporting and commercial analysis.
This is not just a bookkeeping role. We need someone who can help us understand the story behind the numbers.
Key Responsibilities
The Finance Manager will be responsible for managing and improving Treeworker’s financial systems, reporting and controls.
The role will include:
- Managing the day-to-day finance function, including sales ledger, purchase ledger, supplier payments and credit control.
- Preparing monthly management accounts, financial reports and board-level summaries.
- Monitoring cash flow, maintaining cash forecasts and highlighting risks or opportunities early.
- Supporting budget preparation, reforecasting and financial planning.
- Managing VAT returns, HMRC submissions and general compliance requirements.
- Overseeing payroll information and liaising with payroll providers where required.
- Completing bank reconciliations and ensuring Xero records remain accurate and up to date.
- Managing supplier payment schedules and helping the business plan purchasing decisions.
- Supporting stock and margin reporting, including gross profit analysis, aged stock and inventory performance.
- Reviewing Shopify, Xero and banking data to ensure accurate reconciliation between sales, payments, refunds and fees.
- Producing weekly financial KPIs for management review, including sales, gross margin, cash position, creditor position and stock movement.
- Liaising with external accountants, tax advisers and other professional advisers.
- Improving internal financial processes, controls and reporting disciplines as the business grows.
- Supporting the Directors with commercial decision-making, business performance reporting and scenario planning.
About You
We are looking for someone who is reliable, detail-focused and confident working in a growing business where processes are still being developed.
You will be comfortable working independently, but also happy to be part of a small, ambitious and fast-moving team.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Senior Bookkeeper or similar.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls and management reporting.
- Experience using Xero or similar accounting software.
- Experience in ecommerce, retail, stock-based businesses or Shopify would be beneficial.
- Strong Excel skills.
- Experience preparing management accounts and cash flow forecasts.
- Good understanding of VAT, payroll processes and HMRC compliance.
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- The confidence to challenge numbers, ask questions and improve processes.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
- A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to get involved where needed.
Personal Attributes
- Organised, accurate and reliable.
- Proactive and commercially minded.
- Comfortable working in a developing business.
- Able to improve systems and processes.
- Clear communicator.
- Calm under pressure.
- Trustworthy and discreet with sensitive financial information.
Pay: £27,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bordon GU35 0AX
