Our client is looking for a Finance and Accounts manager to join their dynamic, friendly, and creative team in Central London. The studio is growing and needs extra support from someone with previous experience within the industry of design, in an accounts / finance focused role.
You will work with an external accountant as well as the studio manager to ensure the smooth running of their accounting function.
This is a great opportunity to lead the implementation of new systems and processes and really make an impact.
This is a part time role, 4 days a week, and will be office based.
Key Responsibilities
- Bookkeeping
- File all financial data and documents
- Liaise with Project Managers for project billing and payment schedules
- Accounts receivable
- Accounts payable
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards and petty cash
- Validate all team expenses
- Manage cashflow weekly
- Generate reports and present in regular financial meetings
- Process monthly payments of salaries, retainers, expenses and PAYE
- Liaise with external accountant regarding payroll figures, quarterly VAT returns, end of year accounts
Skills and Experience
- Strong financial/accounting/bookkeeping experience
- Previous experience working in Architecture, Design or Furniture industries
- Knowledge of Quickbooks would be highly advantageous
- Experience with Mac is essential
- Solid organisational skills, ability to prioritise and make independent decisions if needed.
- Attention to detail