The Executive Accountant will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate bookkeeping, maintaining statutory compliance, and supporting management with financial reporting, analysis, and strategic decision-making.
? Key Responsibilities
• Manage full-cycle accounting and bookkeeping operations
• Maintain sales and purchase ledgers, invoicing, and credit control
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Conduct bank reconciliations and cash flow forecasting
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes
• Oversee payroll administration, PAYE, pensions, and HMRC submissions
• Ensure compliance with VAT, Making Tax Digital (MTD), and UK accounting standards
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
• Liaise with external accountants and auditors
• Maintain effective financial controls and reporting procedures
• Provide strategic financial insights to directors and management
• Support future finance team growth and development
✅ Skills & Experience Required
• Qualified or part-qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT, or equivalent
• Strong experience in full-cycle accounting within an SME environment
• Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP, VAT, payroll, and HMRC regulations
• Experience using Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, or similar accounting software
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and work independently
• Experience improving financial systems and processes within a growing business is highly desirable
? Working Hours
Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 17:00
Overtime and weekend work may be available at enhanced rates.
South Croydon
