Accountant - Part time

Role summaryMy client is looking for a commercially minded part-time Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function of a property development business. You will produce monthly management accounts and cash flow forecasts, keep control of the ledgers and give the directors clear, timely information to run projects and manage funding.DetailJob title - Part-Time Finance ManagerLocation - Crieff, Perthshire (office-based)Hours - 20 hours per week, days to be agreedReports to - OwnerContract - Permanent, part-timeSalary - CompetitiveAbout usOur client is a property developer based in Crieff, delivering residential and commercial projects across Perthshire and beyond. Each development carries significant costs and funding commitments, so accurate numbers and strong cash management are central to how we run the business.Key responsibilitiesManagement accounts and reportingPrepare monthly management accounts within [10] working days of month end, including P&L, balance sheet and commentaryReport profitability by development site, including costs to date and cost-to-completeMaintain work-in-progress and stock valuations for each developmentPresent results to the directors and highlight risks, variances and opportunitiesCash flow forecasting and treasuryMaintain a cash flow forecast and a longer-term forecast covering the development pipelineMonitor daily bank balances and manage payment timing to protect cashTrack development finance drawdowns, facility headroom and loan repaymentsModel the cash impact of new sites, sales completions and funding scenariosProject appraisalsSupport site appraisals with cost, sales and funding assumptionsFunding and lender reportingPrepare monitoring reports, drawdown requests and covenant information for lenders and investorsLiaise with banks, development finance providers and monitoring surveyorsLedger control and oversightMaintain accurate purchase, sales and nominal ledgers in XeroCode all transactions correctly, including allocation to individual development sites and cost centresReconcile all bank, credit card and loan accounts weeklyReconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptlyPost journals, accruals and prepaymentsTax and complianceVerify new subcontractors with HMRC and maintain CIS recordsCalculate CIS deductions, issue payment and deduction statements, and prepare the monthly CIS300 returnApply the correct VAT treatment, including domestic reverse charge for construction servicesYear end and controlsPrepare year-end files and working papers and act as main contact for the external accountantsDesign and maintain financial controls, authorisation limits and proceduresKeep group and company records organised, including any SPVs set up for individual developmentsOther dutiesSupport the director with ad-hoc analysis, insurance, contract and finance mattersIdentify system and process improvementsAny other reasonable duties as requiredPerson specificationEssentialAt least 5 years' experience producing management accounts and cash flow forecastsExperience in property development, construction or another project-based sectorStrong working knowledge of VAT and CIS as they apply to property and constructionAdvanced Excel skills and experience with XeroAble to explain financial information clearly to non-finance directorsSelf-motivated, organised and comfortable working in a small teamDesirableExperience of development finance, lender monitoring and covenant reportingKnowledge of property VAT (option to tax, partial exemption, Capital Goods Scheme)Experience with group structures and SPVsWhat we offer and how to applyFlexible part-time hours30 days' holiday pro rata plus public holidaysWorkplace pensionReal influence over the finance function of a growing local businessTo apply, send your CV and a short covering note to hello@kellyaccounting.comWork Location: In person