We are looking for a full-time, in-house Finance Manager/ Senior Management accountant based in Harrow to take full ownership of end-to-end finance operations across our UK and USA businesses. This role merges responsibilities traditionally split between a Bookkeeper and a Chartered Accountant. The ideal candidate will be responsible for bookkeeping, monthly management accounts, VAT returns, reconciliations, and data analysis, working closely with internal and external stakeholders. Working with our external accountant for year end accounts. Working with internal accounting team as well, stock controller, supply chain associate, financial analyst and CEO of company.
- UK data max : 5 to 8 days/month. USA: 1 day/month
- Remaining days are to oversee full accounting processes and maintain company financials
- Management Accounts: 1 day/month (UK), 1 day/month (USA)
- VAT Returns: Quarterly
3. Key Responsibilities
- Record revenue from all online sales channels (TikTok Shop, Amazon, website) into Sage.
- Enter all expense invoices including FBA fees, online ad costs, logistics, and utilities.
- Record bank transactions, AMEX statements, HSBC Trade Pay activities.
- Process imports purchases, freight, and VAT adjustments (C79, PVA).
- Maintain fixed asset register, post depreciation, and capitalisation entries.
- Reconcile bank accounts and AMEX.
- Process and file quarterly VAT returns.
- Post wage journals and manage prepayments/accruals.
- Produce debtors, creditors, trial balance, and prepayment reports for management accounts.
- Assist with export and retail invoicing; manage intercompany balances.
- Extract and reconcile stock movement and sales across TikTok, Amazon, and Shopify.
- Liaise with USA and India accountants for global consolidation.
4. Monthly Management Account Cycle
- Bank Reconciliation: Ensure bank balances match accounting records.
- Accounts Receivable: Confirm invoices and receipts are recorded.
- Accounts Payable: Check supplier entries and payments.
- Petty Cash & Credit Card: Reconcile all entries.
- Adjusting Journal Entries: Include depreciation, payroll, intercompany, etc.
- Trial Balance: Extract from Sage for reporting base.
- Management Reports: P&L, Balance Sheet, and optional Cash Flow.
- Supporting Schedules: Debtors, Creditors, VAT, Payroll summary.
- Variance Analysis: vs. Budget or Prior Month.
- KPI Dashboard: Gross Margin, Net Profit %, Debtor Days, etc.
- Narrative/Recommendations: Provide commentary on financial insights.
5. Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in bookkeeping and management accounting.
- Advanced Sage proficiency.
- Strong understanding of VAT, payroll journals, and UK/US accounting standards.
- Excellent analytical and Excel skills (variance, KPIs, commentary).
- Attention to detail and ability to meet monthly deadlines.
- Good communication to liaise with global finance stakeholders.