Accounts Manager in Merton, Greater London

Accounts Manager (Part-Time)

We're recruiting on behalf of a friendly, well-established SME for an experienced Accounts / Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function in this autonomous, part-time role.

Part Time Hours: 25–30 hours/week, flexible 

Location: Colliers Wood, South West London (site-based)

About the Role: This is a sole Accounts Manager position, supported by an external accounting firm who handle payroll, VAT returns and audits, and provide induction support. It's not a high-volume processing role (around 10 supplier invoices per week) — instead, it's a varied, hands-on role covering purchase and sales ledger, credit control, banking, reconciliations, cashflow, VAT, payroll support, month-end processes and financial reporting, working closely with the Directors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the purchase ledger, process and reconcile supplier invoices, and process supplier payments
• Raise and process sales invoices, manage credit control and chase overdue accounts
• Complete bank and credit card reconciliations and monitor company cash position
• Assist with monthly/quarterly management accounts, P&L and cashflow reporting
• Calculate and process VAT, PAYE and National Insurance payments
• Process employee expenses and support payroll-related record keeping
• Maintain accurate financial records within Xero and support process improvement
• Liaise with external accountants and auditors, and support year-end statutory accounts

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years' proven UK experience in a finance/accounts role, or equivalent (desirable)
• AAT qualification, part-qualified AAT, or relevant accounting study (desirable)
• Strong practical bookkeeping and accounting experience, including purchase/sales ledger, credit control and reconciliations
• Experience with VAT, PAYE and National Insurance processes
• Experience using Xero (or similar finance systems) ; strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience working within an SME environment is advantageous
• Proactive, hands-on and inquisitive, with strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Confident communicator, comfortable dealing with Directors, clients, suppliers and external accountants

What's on Offer

• Health Shield cash back plans
• Good employer pension contribution 
• Free on-site parking
• Bonus potential 
• Possible study support
• Regular social events, including Christmas and summer parties
• An autonomous role in a friendly working environment

If you're a proactive, hands-on finance professional looking for an autonomous Accounts Manager role with real flexibility, apply today.