Accountant - Reed : Job Details

Job Title: Accountant

Location: South Kensington (Hybrid)

Department: Finance

Reports To: Owner

Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Job Purpose:

To oversee the financial health of the organization by managing budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance. Ensuring transactional data is processed and reconciled.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payments, payroll, bank recs, VAT returns and general ledger
• Prepare monthly financial reports with support from external accountancy firm for presentation to the owner
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial plans
• Monitor financial performance and provide variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls
• Manage audits and liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies, banks
• Improve financial systems, policies, and procedures for efficiency and effectiveness
• Maintain credit card reconciliations and analysis
• Ad hoc projects as advised by the owner

Qualifications:

• QBE considered
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis
• Proficiency in financial software (Sage 50)
• Excellent analytical, communication skills

Desirable Traits:

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Flexible with can do approach
• Strategic thinker with a problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Integrity and discretion in handling confidential information

Working Conditions:

• Office-based with hybrid 3 days office based (MWT)
• Sole position but could grow depending on business expansion
• May require occasional travel for audits or other meetings as directed by the owner