Finance Manager - UK Office - Part Time at Paul Gough Media – Hartlepool, England

Finance Manager (Operational Role) - UK Office - Part Time
Location: Hartlepool, UK. In office, Part time - 3 days
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 dependant on experience, pro-rata

About Us
The Paul Gough Holdings Group operates a global portfolio of businesses across healthcare, media, AI, and property investment – including PhysioFunnels, PaulAI, Paul Gough Physio Rooms and PAG ESTATES – as well as US entities.

We’re seeking an experienced Finance Manager to take charge of our day-to-day UK financial operations and coordinate with our UK and US accounting partners. You’ll ensure the numbers are accurate, the books are clean, and management reports are produced to a high standard – so the CEO can make fast, confident decisions.

Your Role

• UK Finance Oversight: Manage accounts, cash flow, payroll, and compliance across multiple UK entities.
• Liaise With US Accountants: Work with our outsourced partners to reconcile US data and produce consolidated reports for the CEO.
• Management Reporting: Create monthly management accounts, cash flow reports, and financial dashboards for leadership.
• Tax and Compliance: Coordinate PAYE, and corporation tax filings with external accountants in the UK.
• Property Portfolio: Track rental income, expenses, and intercompany transactions for UK and overseas properties.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Support the CEO with forward planning, forecasting, and financial modelling.
• Process Improvement: Maintain financial controls and ensure systems (QuickBooks) are running efficiently.
  

Ideal Background

• Qualified or part-qualified (ACCA / CIMA / AAT Level 4 minimum).
• 5+ years of hands-on experience managing accounts for an SME or group of companies.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping, payroll, and reporting processes.
• Confident with, QuickBooks and Google Sheets.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines.
• Bonus: experience supporting a founder-led business or exposure to acquisitions.
  

Why You’ll Love This Role
You’ll be joining a high-growth, entrepreneurial company – not a corporate finance department. You’ll get variety, autonomy, and a direct line to leadership decisions that make a visible impact. Every month, you’ll see the tangible results of your work as we grow across the UK and US.

Package
£40,000 to £50,000 base salary dependant on experience, pro-rata
Annual performance-based bonus
Part time considered, but full-time preferrable.
Location: On-site at Hartlepool HQ

How to Apply
Send your CV and a short note highlighting your experience managing SME accounts or group structures to paul@paulgough.com, with the subject line Finance Manager – UK Office