ACCOUNTS MANAGER

Spaceagency is a wayfinding, placemaking and experience design agency based in London and working with high profile international clients. Our practice connects expertise in urban design and architecture with the human focus of communication design and product design; enhancing how people experience and interact with spaces. 

We are looking for a motivated Finance/Accounts Manager with the confidence and tenacity to contribute to this ambitious and growing company. You will work closely with senior management to provide day-to-day accounting support, client invoice processing and liaison and drive financial reporting, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions. You should be exceptionally well-organised and excellent at multi-tasking, to ensure the effective management of all hands-on aspects of financial operations:

You will be responsible for:

• Processing and paying any outstanding invoices, through Xero

• Accounting and paying expenses submitted by team members

• Updating project finance spreadsheets and reporting on project financial health 

• Raising sales invoices, following client procedures for new client set up and processing invoices through clients’ online portals 

• Following up with clients for invoice payment, maintaining invoice tracker and ensuring good credit control. 

• VAT reporting and managing payments to HMRC

• Processing payroll monthly, HMRC payroll reporting and payment of NICs

• Recording expenses for corporation tax

• Working with accountants to provide information for corporation tax preparation

• Keeping company insurances up to date

• Monthly management accounts preparation and presentation

• Monthly reconciliations of bank accounts and credit card statements

• Management of multiple currency accounts and FX management

• Onboarding of employees, contractors and supplier accounts

• Pension auto enrolment 

You will be:

• A positive, proactive person with a solutions-oriented mindset and excellent problem-solving skills

• A clear communicator both internally and with external stakeholders, fluent in written and spoken English

• Highly organized and efficient with strong prioritisation skills, with an ability to deliver to deadlines

• Able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality, diplomacy, and professionalism

You will have:

• 2+ years experience in a similar accountancy or finance role 

• AAT qualification or studying towards ACCA, CIMA or similar is an advantage.

• Commercial awareness and be confident and experienced with SME financial matters and the professional services business model

• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail

• Familiarity with accounting software, Xero

• Up-to-date knowledge of UK GAAP, VAT and the confidence to liaise with auditors and HMRC

• Experience using AEC and Consultancy software, CMap, is beneficial

• Comfortable submitting documentation through online portals

• Advanced Excel for pivot-tables, look-ups and data clean-ups and interest in data analysis tools such as Power BI a benefit

We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and growth. You will have exposure to exciting projects and international clients at this growing company. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing, creative studio.

This is a part-time role based primarily from our office in Holborn, central London. Hybrid and flexible working is available, with a minimum of 20 hours per week and working hours to be mutually agreed. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

To apply, please complete the form via the link below.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and we encourage applications from all people regardless of race, religion, gender, age, disability status or sexual orientation