The role:
We are looking for an experienced part-time Accountant to manage the accounting processes for Borde Hill, supported by a part-time Finance Assistant. Your main duties will include:
Your main duties will include:
• Bank reconciliations and management of accounts in Xero for 3 Borde Hill businesses
• Month end processes, including accruals and prepayments
• Monthly balance sheet review and reconciliations.
• Maintenance of fixed asset register, and depreciation postings
• Accounting for stock and performing revaluations as required.
• Monthly reporting (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow, debtors and creditors)
• Preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
• Ongoing management of cashflow across all businesses
• Manage the year end audit processes alongside our external accounting firm
• Responsibility for intercompany accounting and associated recharging
• Processing of 2 monthly payrolls and monitoring/calculation of staff annual leave allowance
• Raising of ad hoc/repeating sales invoices/debt management
In addition to the areas of direct responsibility, other duties will include:
• Developing and maintaining strong internal controls and processes
• Day-to-day management of the Finance Assistant.
• Continuous process review and improvement.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed
Essential:
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant with 2 years+ relevant experience
• Strong understanding of accounting regulations and compliance
• Highly organised and used to managing workloads
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Methodical and accurate
• Proactive, show initiative and have good problem-solving skills
• Comply with the Garden’s procedures, including Financial, H&S, Equality and Diversity
Desirable:
• Knowledge of Access PaySuite, Xero and Merac EPOS systems an advantage but not essential for interview but essential once trained and in post
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, building effective relationships with colleagues
Salary: £18,200 – £19,240 pa dependent on experience
Hours: 20 hours (3 days) per week (office based)
Holiday entitlement: 28 days pro rata (including Bank Holidays)
To apply: email your CV & covering letter to: [email protected]
If you are in employment, please include your current notice period.
Closing date: 30th June 2025
