Part-Time FD Services
CFO-level financial direction, without the full-time cost.
Most growing businesses need more than a compliance accountant but cannot yet justify a full-time Finance Director. A part-time FD from Edward Harris gives you monthly management accounts, forward-looking cash flow visibility, and a qualified ACCA adviser to think through decisions with. Fixed monthly fee, same-day replies.
- Monthly management accounts that show where the business actually stands
- Cash flow forecasted months ahead, not discovered at the bank
- Tax position visible throughout the year, not just at year-end
- A strategic sounding board available when decisions need to be made
No long-term contract. If the arrangement is not working after three months, you leave with clean, up-to-date financials and nothing outstanding.
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Fixed pricing. Same-day reply.
What our clients say
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Responds Quickly, Knows His Stuff
“He always responds to messages and calls so quickly, has a wealth of knowledge and experience and is absolutely trustworthy.”
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Proactive Advice, Not Just Compliance
“Hasan at Edward Harris has been superb for us. He has organised our books, compiled documentation for HMRC and been proactive with advice.”
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Complex Concepts Made Easy to Understand
“Hasan is always prompt in responding to my inquiries and made complex financial concepts easy to understand.”
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WhatsApp Access Makes Communication Efficient
“It’s great we can WhatsApp for general queries, making communication more efficient.”
Sound familiar?
Growing fast, but flying blind on the numbers?
You have a bookkeeper handling the day-to-day and an accountant filing the annual returns. What you do not have is someone who looks ahead, spots the problems before they arrive, and helps you think through the bigger decisions. Cash flow is guesswork. Tax bills arrive without warning. The strategy is in your head, not in a spreadsheet anyone else has seen.
- No real cash flow forecast — you find out you have a problem when the bank says so
- Tax bills land as surprises because no one is tracking your liability through the year
- Major decisions made on gut feel because the numbers are never quite ready in time
What a part-time FD actually changes
You get a qualified ACCA-registered Finance Director working alongside your business every month. Not just filing things — watching the numbers, flagging what matters, and being there when decisions need an informed view.
- Cash flow forecast updated monthly so you can see what is coming, not react to it
- Tax liability tracked throughout the year so the bill is never a surprise
- Management accounts ready before decisions need to be made, not weeks after
- Fixed monthly fee — you know the cost before agreeing to anything
What clients say about the advice they get
Owner-managers across Greater Manchester and the UK describe how working with Hasan changed the decisions they make and the confidence they have making them.
I had the pleasure of working with Hasan for our business’s financial needs, and I couldn’t be more satisfied. They provided exceptional service, demonstrating a deep understanding of accounting principles and tax regulations. Hasan is always prompt in responding to my inquiries and made complex financial concepts easy to understand. Their attention to detail and commitment to accuracy gave me great confidence in my financial decisions. I highly recommend them for anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable accountant
Hasan at Edward Harris has been superb for us. He has organised our books, compiled documentation for HMRC and been proactive with advice. Best accountant I have used.
What a part-time FD engagement covers
Each engagement is tailored to where your business is right now. The core deliverables are consistent — the depth and frequency scale with your needs.
Monthly Management Accounts
Every month you receive a clear picture of revenue, costs, margins, and profit — prepared and explained in plain English. No spreadsheet-reading required on your part. You see what is happening, what it means, and what to watch next.
Core deliverableCash Flow Forecasting and Budgeting
A rolling cash flow forecast updated monthly, with budget versus actual analysis as the year progresses. Shortfalls get spotted early. Growth decisions get made with real numbers behind them rather than optimism.
Included as standardStrategic Oversight and Tax Visibility
Your corporation tax liability is tracked throughout the year so the figure is never a shock. KPI reporting gives you the metrics that matter for your business specifically. And when a decision needs a financial view — pricing, hiring, investment — there is someone qualified to think it through with you.
Available year-roundConsistently rated five stars on Google
Six verified reviews, all five stars. Clients range from new business owners to established SMEs across Greater Manchester.
Switched Accountants, Found One She Can Actually Reach
“I started off with an incredible expensive company who I could never reach or get good advice from – then THANKFULLY found Hasan who has been our accountant ever since.”
Patient With First-Time Business Owners
“Hasan has been amazing and extremely helpful he has been very patient with me being new to running a business, he had given me some great advice and I will continue to use Edward Harris & Hasan”
Swift, Hassle-Free Accounts From Day One
“Excellent service! Hasan took over and sorted out my accounts with a swift and hassle free service. I would highly recommend for your accounting needs.”
Why businesses choose a part-time FD here
There is no shortage of accountants. The difference tends to show up in whether the advice arrives before a problem or after it.
Forward-looking, not just historical
Management accounts tell you what happened. A part-time FD tells you what is likely to happen next. Monthly forecasting and cash flow modelling mean you are making decisions with visibility rather than memory. The books are current, the forecast is live, and the tax position is visible throughout the year.
Questions answered the day you ask
The value of strategic financial support depends entirely on being able to access it when a decision actually needs to be made. Queries get same-day replies by phone and email. Clients also use WhatsApp for day-to-day questions — which means less waiting and more deciding.
No jargon, no mystification
Financial information is most useful when you understand it. Every report and every conversation is in plain English. The goal is that you leave each monthly review knowing your numbers — not nodding along at figures someone else controls. Hasan’s background is specifically in owner-managed businesses, so the context is already understood before the conversation starts.
Up and running in four straightforward steps
Most clients are fully set up and receiving their first management accounts within a few weeks of the initial conversation.
Reach out for a free conversation
Call 0161 706 1523, email info@edwardharris.co.uk, or use the contact form. The initial conversation is free and without any pressure. You explain where the business is; Hasan explains what the engagement would actually look like.
Agree scope and fixed fee
Based on your business size, complexity, and what you need from the service, a fixed monthly fee is confirmed. No hourly rates, no invoice surprises. You know the cost before signing anything.
Handover and setup
If you are moving from another accountant or starting fresh, the transition is handled. Historical figures are pulled together, cloud accounting access is set up if needed, and the baseline for your first management accounts is established.
Monthly reports, ongoing access
Each month your management accounts are prepared and walked through with you. Cash flow is updated. Tax position is checked. And when anything comes up between scheduled reviews, you have direct access to someone who already knows your numbers.
“We have been working with Hasan for almost a year. He’s been very helpful providing us with knowledge as new business owners. It’s great we can WhatsApp for general queries, making communication more efficient.”
Things people usually ask before getting started
What does a part-time FD actually do differently from a regular accountant?
A standard accountant focuses primarily on compliance — year-end accounts, tax returns, VAT filings. A part-time FD works on the financial health of the business throughout the year: monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasting, KPI reporting, and input on commercial decisions. The two services can run alongside each other, and at Edward Harris they often do.
What does a part-time FD engagement cost, and what is included?
Pricing is fixed monthly and agreed before any work starts — no hourly rates and no unexpected invoices. The exact figure depends on the size and complexity of your business and the frequency of deliverables you need. The initial conversation is free and will include a clear quote before you commit to anything.
My books are not in great shape. Can you still help?
Most clients arrive with records that need some work — that is not unusual and it is not a problem. A catch-up exercise is scoped and priced separately if needed, and once the books are current the ongoing monthly service can begin. The starting point is a conversation about where things are, not a requirement that they already be perfect.
Is there a long-term contract, and what happens if I want to stop?
There is no long-term contract. If the arrangement is not the right fit after a few months, you give notice and leave with up-to-date books, complete records, and nothing outstanding. The aim is to earn the relationship each month — not to lock you in.
Can you work with my existing bookkeeper or finance team?
Yes. Many part-time FD clients already have someone handling day-to-day bookkeeping or data entry. The part-time FD role sits above that — reviewing the output, producing management accounts, running the forecasts, and providing strategic input. The two functions complement each other rather than overlap.
How far ahead will the cash flow forecast look, and how often is it updated?
The standard approach is a rolling 12-month cash flow forecast, updated monthly as actuals come in. For businesses with seasonal patterns or upcoming capital requirements, the horizon can be extended. The point is that you have a current view of what is likely to happen, not a static document produced once a year.
Stop making decisions without the numbers.
A part-time FD from Edward Harris gives you monthly management accounts, rolling cash flow forecasts, and a qualified ACCA adviser to call when it matters. Fixed fee, no lock-in.