Accounts Manager

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