Company Accountant​/Bookkeeper

Location: South East London

Our client an established, high-end interior design company based in Hungerford. We design and deliver bespoke luxury residential projects for clients locally and internationally. Because our projects involve high-value procurement, global sourcing, and complex multi-currency transactions, we require a robust financial hand at the helm. We are looking for a skilled, commercially minded part time Company Accountant to take full ownership of our internal finance function, moving us beyond simple bookkeeping to strategic financial management.

Key Responsibilities Management Accounts:
Prepare, analyse, and present comprehensive monthly management accounts to the Managing Director. Monitor project profitability, analyse variances, and provide clear commentary on cash flow forecasting and margins. Sales Ledger & Credit Control:
Oversee the entire billing process, including complex client staging invoices, retainer deposits, and design fees. Proactively manage credit control to ensure healthy, predictable cash flow while maintaining excellent client relationships. Purchase Ledger & Procurement Tracking:
Take ownership of the purchase ledger, reconciling high-volume trade supplier accounts, artisans, and specialist contractors. Ensure all project-related expenditures are accurately coded against specific client budgets. International Payments & Multi-Currency:
Manage international supplier payments and handle multi-currency transactions. Mitigate foreign exchange risks and ensure accurate conversion tracking within our accounting systems. Compliance, VAT & CIS:
Oversee all statutory compliance, including quarterly VAT returns (with potential margin scheme implications) and CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) submissions for contractors. Year-End & External Liaison:
Act as the primary point of contact for our external accountants, preparing clean, audit-ready year-end trial balances and schedules. Requirements & Experience Professional

Qualification:

CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or senior AAT/QBE (Qualified by Experience) with a strong track record in a similar industry accountant role. Industry Background:
Ideally from an SME business with hands on experience with previous experience in a sole finance role. International Finance Exposure:
Proven experience handling international payments, managing foreign currency accounts, and accounting for import duties/VAT. Software Expertise:
Advanced proficiency in Xero and Excel Commercial Acumen:
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights for non-financial creatives.

What We Offer Competitive salary (£40,000 - £50,000 pro-rated salary per annum, depending on experience and qualifications). Part-time role with flexibility A beautiful, professional studio environment in the heart of Hungerford. A high degree of autonomy to shape and improve our internal financial systems.