Part-Time Accountant & Bookeeper

Seeking an experienced Accountant & Bookkeeper to join an established company based in Central London on a permanent, part-time basis as their sole finance team member, owning end to end finance.

This is an exciting long-term opportunity to contribute to a growing business as it transitions into a newly incorporated company. The role offers flexibility with remote working and occasional on-site presence at its London-based premises.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day banking operations, including reconciliations for multi-currency accounts, and post entries to sales, purchase, and nominal ledgers.
• Process invoice payments with appropriate approval.
• Generate monthly sales reports from invoices and input them into accounting software. Allocate and input all purchase invoices accurately.
• Perform manual allocation of cost of sales, stock accrual entries, and maintain additional spreadsheets for stock reconciliation and annual adjustments.
• Produce management accounts and update profit & loss forecasts regularly.
• Handle payment and allocation of credit card accounts and reimburse personal expenses.
• Process salary payments accurately and on time.
• Prepare VAT returns, including specialised VAT entries unique to the industry, ensuring timely submission to tax authorities.
• Maintain schedules related to industry-specific compliance requirements (e.g., resale rights).
• Collaborate closely with leadership on all accounting matters, addressing day-to-day queries as needed.
• Conduct monthly cash flow analysis and forecasting to support financial planning.
• Prepare debtors/creditors reports for review.
• Assist in preparing annual accounts for external audit by third-party accountants.

Requirements

• AAT qualification or QBE (Qualified by Experience).
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.
• Effective communicator capable of liaising across teams and with leadership.
• Flexible and adaptable to change within a dynamic environment.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates