Financial Accountant; Part Time

Financial Accountant – Part Time (20 hours per week)

Company: Laura James – e‑commerce furniture and home accessories retailer.
Location: Hybrid – Pangbourne office 3 days per week (UK).
Salary: £45,000–£50,000 (pro‑rata).
Employment type: Part‑time.

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual balance sheet reconciliations across UK and any international entities; maintain robust documentation and sign‑offs.
• Reconcile cash and payment processors (Shopify, Amazon, Pay Pal, Stripe, Adyen, Klarna), including chargebacks, fees, FX, and timing differences to settlement reports and bank.
• Inventory and COGS: reconcile inventory subledger to GL; landed costs, in‑transit, 3PL stock, shrinkage, returns/write‑offs, and return‑to‑stock flows.
• Deferred revenue and gift cards: track issuance, redemptions, and breakage; ensure revenue‑recognition policies are applied correctly.
• Sales tax compliance: reconcile UK VAT (MTD), EU VAT/IOSS, marketplace facilitator schemes; ensure control accounts clear to nil post‑filing.
• Maintain GL, AP, AR, and inter‑company reconciliations; investigate and clear aged items within SLAs.
• Prepare/prepay and accrual reconciliations (marketing, logistics/3PL); maintain schedules.
• Fixed assets: maintain register and depreciation; reconcile additions, disposals, and WIP.
• Validate marketplace settlements and fee schedules; perform margin/variance analysis by channel and SKU.
• Support a disciplined month‑end close (journals, flux analyses, TB reviews) to agreed timelines.
• Partner with Data/IT to improve order, payment, and inventory data integrity between platforms (e‑commerce, ERP, WMS, BI).
• Provide audit support and internal controls evidence; contribute to risk mitigation and control improvements.

• Qualifications: ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in a finance role, preferably within an SME e‑commerce environment.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards, tax regulations, and financial software (Net Suite preferred).
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to analyse financial data and provide strategic recommendations.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in financial reporting.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly.
• Leadership: Experience managing finance teams or working closely with senior management.

• Pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Private healthcare

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to s.