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Part-time Accountant (FTC)

City of London Temporary £50,000 - £55,000 per year View Job Description
This part-time Accountant position will be covering maternity leave for 7 - 9 months on a fixed term contract. This role will be responsible for month end processes, reconciliations, audit and supporting year end. This role will be part-time
  • Flexible hybrid / remote working
  • Fast-growing, well-established technology company

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established software and technology company with international reach. With over 2500 employees across the Globe, the Part-time Accountant covering this maternity leave will integral to the ongoing success of the business.

Job Description

  • Overseeing the staff expenses process
  • Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, UK GAAP).
  • Support in the management of general ledgers, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately.
  • Perform account reconciliations, including bank and balance sheet reconciliations, to ensure the accuracy of financial data.
  • Ensure payroll accounts are reconciled, including tax, pension contributions, and other deductions, in accordance with relevant legislation.
  • Assist in the preparation and filing of payroll-related tax returns (e.g., PAYE, NIC, etc.).
  • Assist in the preparation of VAT returns and other tax-related filings, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Provide support during internal and external audits, preparing necessary documentation and financial schedules.
  • Assist in the month-end close process, including the posting of journals and accruals, to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
  • Prepare financial reports and analyses to support decision-making, including variance analysis, cash flow analysis, and cost analysis.
  • Ensure all accounting processes adhere to company policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide ad-hoc support to the finance team, including assisting in budget preparation, forecasting, and financial modelling.
  • Identify and suggest improvements to accounting systems and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Accountant should have:

  • Strong experience in the above as the sole accountant in a company
  • Part-qualified or QBE accountant
  • Experience using Oracle is desirable
  • Strong excel experience required
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to hit the ground running
  • Proven contracting experience is desirable
  • Ability to start beginning of May

What's on Offer

  • £50,000 - £55,000 salary (FTE)
  • 7 - 9 months FTC (maternity cover)
  • Part-time (30 hours - flexible)
  • Start date: End of April / Beginning May
  • Hybrid working: 1 or 2 days in office
  • Based City of London



Contact
Izzy Davies
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6696020
Phone number
+44 207 269 2185

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Part Qualified
Sector
Technology & Telecoms
Location
City of London
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Izzy Davies
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2185
Job reference
JN-032025-6696020