About this role
Accounts Manager (Part-Time)
We're recruiting on behalf of a friendly, well-established SME for an experienced Accounts / Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function in this autonomous, part-time role.
Part Time Hours: 25–30 hours/week, flexible
Location: Colliers Wood, South West London (site-based)
About the Role
This is a sole Accounts Manager position, supported by an external accounting firm who handle payroll, VAT returns and audits, and provide induction support. It's not a high-volume processing role (around 10 supplier invoices per week) — instead, it's a varied, hands-on role covering purchase and sales ledger, credit control, banking, reconciliations, cashflow, VAT, payroll support, month-end processes and financial reporting, working closely with the Directors.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the purchase ledger, process and reconcile supplier invoices, and process supplier payments
- Raise and process sales invoices, manage credit control and chase overdue accounts
- Complete bank and credit card reconciliations and monitor company cash position
- Assist with monthly/quarterly management accounts, P&L and cashflow reporting
- Calculate and process VAT, PAYE and National Insurance payments
- Process employee expenses and support payroll-related record keeping
- Maintain accurate financial records within Xero and support process improvement
- Liaise with external accountants and auditors, and support year-end statutory accounts
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years' proven UK experience in a finance/accounts role, or equivalent (desirable)
- AAT qualification, part-qualified AAT, or relevant accounting study (desirable)
- Strong practical bookkeeping and accounting experience, including purchase/sales ledger, credit control and reconciliations
- Experience with VAT, PAYE and National Insurance processes
- Experience using Xero (or similar finance systems) ; strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience working within an SME environment is advantageous
- Proactive, hands-on and inquisitive, with strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
- Confident communicator, comfortable dealing with Directors, clients, suppliers and external accountants
What's on Offer
- Health Shield cash back plans
- Good employer pension contribution
- Free on-site parking
- Bonus potential
- Possible study support
- Regular social events, including Christmas and summer parties
- An autonomous role in a friendly working environment
If you're a proactive, hands-on finance professional looking for an autonomous Accounts Manager role with real flexibility, apply today.