Part-time Accounts Manager – Watlington
The successful candidate would be managing bookkeeping, VAT and management accounts for a busy Oxfordshire export company with a rich and varied portfolio of overseas clients.
- Salary dependent on experience (£25.00 per hour T.B.C)
- Onsite parking
- Being part of a friendly, collaborative and supportive team
- Varied client portfolio with plenty of autonomy
- Proposed hours: 25 to 30 hours per month T.B.C (Monday to Friday)
- Flexible working hours, predominantly onsite but scope for some hours working from home
- Potential for increased monthly hours as general office cover whilst other colleagues are on holiday
The Role
You would take responsibility for a varied workload including:
- Completing day-to-day bookkeeping using cloud accounting software (Xero)
- Preparing quarterly management accounts
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns
- Processing company payroll once per month
- Bank, control account and balance sheet reconciliations
- Processing online payments and resolving client statement queries
- Assisting the operational team with software support and general accounting advice
- Supporting Managing Director with ad-hoc accounts work when required
- Representing the company professionally via email and the telephone
We are keen to hear from local candidates with previous experience working within a similar accountancy role with preference for a self-employed candidate.
Experience preparing management accounts and VAT returns is essential, as is an excellent working knowledge of Xero.
- Prepare detailed financial statements, reports, and summaries for management review
- Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations
- Support audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations related to accounts payable and other financial activities
Qualifications
- Proven experience in accounting management or a similar role with a strong understanding of financial processes
- Proficiency in Xero
- Solid knowledge of accounts payable procedures and best practices
- Familiarity with various accounting tools and platforms to enhance efficiency
- Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication and written email skills to collaborate effectively across departments
Pay: £22.00-£25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
