Part-time Management Accountant

Part-time Management Accountant
up to £35k pro rata
London
Remote

My client, a leading fashion and interiors company in London is recruiting for an astute, highly organised and efficient part-time and part qualified Management Accountant to manage the company's finance function. Its a small business so it's essential you have a can-do attitude and be willing to dive into and own your role. The role is a flexible 16 hours per week and will initially be remote.

Responsibilities will include:

Support the COO with timely and accurate financial information.
Manage the Accounts Assistant to ensure all AP and AR functions are met.
Ensure financial efficiency and clarity so the business can make astute financial decisions and continue to grow.
Be the key point of contact on financial and accounting matters.
Work collaboratively with the COO on budgets and forecasts.
Cashflow management and forecasting.
Ensure all AP, AR (expense & invoice processing, payment runs, petty cash, credit control, Ecom sales) and record keeping is managed effectively and efficiently by the Accounts Assistant.
Ensure all statutory requirements are met re. HMRC (VAT, PAYE, P11Ds, Annual Accounts)
Ensure all production software syncs with Xero.
Monitor all bank deposits and payments.
Manage the month-end process (bank recs, balance sheet recs).
Ensure a clean and up-to-date intercompany function.
Reconcile and analyse projects.
Ensure accounts completeness in order to check-in with key budget holders on a monthly basis.
Prepare quarterly VAT returns.
Administer monthly payroll process.
Take an active role in the internal controls and processes within the finance function to optimise operational efficiency.
Manage the process of the outsourced statutory account preparation.
Support the COO with projects and tasks when required.
Ad hoc functions as necessary.
Support can be provided by an external accountancy firm for ad-hoc queries.

Candidate requirements:

Preferably qualified, part qualified or working towards certification.
High attention to detail, organised and methodical.
Familiarity with Xero and cloud-based efficiency and storage solutions.
Self-starter, independent, dependable, efficient.
Some experience in a similar role is preferable.