Flex Living

Role Overview We are a well-established and growing business currently transitioning our finance function from a fully outsourced model to an internal team. For the past four years, we’ve partnered with a trusted external accounting firm to manage all our finance and accounting activities. We are now taking the next step — bringing some of these key functions in-house — and are seeking our first internal finance hire to lead this process from within. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional to make a real impact. You’ll play a key role in the day-to-day financial management of the business while being supported by our longstanding external advisors. Over time, there is scope to grow the in-house team, with this role positioned to take on increasing responsibility as we develop the internal finance function. Key Responsibilities 1. Day to Day bookkeeping including managing accounts payable and receivable 2. Perform Bank Reconciliations on cloud software 3. Assistance with cash flow monitoring 4. Assistance with month end processes and journals 5. Supporting with management accounts preparation 6. Produce weekly sales performance reports 7. Adhoc reporting regarding profit and loss analysis and customer reporting 8. Preparing draft VAT returns and assistance with tax submissions 9. Liaising with external advisors as part of the handover period and beyond Required Skills & Experience 1. 2–3 years’ experience in a bookkeeping or assistant accountant role 2. Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes Comfortable working with cloud-based accounting software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) 4. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills 5. Proactive and self-motivated, with a hands-on approach 6. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively 7. AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA (desirable, not essential) 8. Confident communicator, able to work with both internal stakeholders and external advisors 9. Ambitious and adaptable — keen to grow with the business Desirable 1. Experience in the luxury, beauty, or retail sectors 2. Familiarity with multi-currency transactions and international operations 3. Knowledge of inventory accounting and cost of goods sold analysis

1. Reviews and examines bookkeeping records and VAT Returns to ensure accuracy and compliance of UK tax and VAT regulations., 5. Communicate the clients and finalise financial reports and tax and VAT returns, 7. Analyses financial data to provide insights for management decision making., 8. Carry-out advisory services to expand businesses and create new jobs., 9. Review working files to ensure quality of works in line with ISQM (UK) -2 standard.