Accountant - Wayne and Silver - London

We’re Hiring – Join Our Growing Accounting Team! Are you passionate about numbers, detail-driven, and ready to make an impact? Whether you're just starting your career or looking to take it to the next level, we have a place for you! We’re looking for: • a Semi-Senior Accountant, • A successful candidate must be an individual who has completed an Accounting & Finance Degree and has experience of working in the accountancy profession, • Studying Accountancy qualification, ideally A.C.C.A., • A good understanding of bookkeeping, VAT and taxation, • Experience in preparing accounts for limited companies, • Strong numerical skills and attention to detail, • A professional and client focused approach, • Confident using accounting software and Microsoft Office

Post: Finance and Operations Officer Location: The position is remote but with options for regular co-working with colleagues and for in-person team gatherings roughly every 8 weeks. Salary: £36,486.30-£44,201.23 Contract: Full-time; 37.5-hours per week (opportunities for flexible working considered). About the role The European Leadership Network (ELN) is an independent, non-partisan organisation working to provide practical, real-world solutions to political and security challenges and build better security for wider Europe. Effective financial and operational management is central to ensuring that we can deliver this work sustainably and meet our responsibilities as a charity and grant-funded organisation. The Finance & Operations Officer plays a key role in supporting the effective day-to-day financial and operational management of the ELN. Working closely with the Head of HR & Operations, Senior Management Team and our external accountants, the post holder will help maintain an accurate and up-to-date picture of the organisation’s finances, including managing and monitoring organisational and project budgets, cashflow, expenditure, payments and financial information held within Xero. The role requires strong financial and organisational skills, with particular experience of working with budgets and grant-funded activity. The successful candidate will be confident working with financial information, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and proactive in identifying discrepancies, emerging pressures or areas requiring attention. They will also provide support across the ELN’s wider operations and governance, helping to ensure that our systems and processes are efficient, accurate and appropriate for a small and internationally focused charity. Key Responsibilities: *Finance, Budgets & Grants* · Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in Xero, including processing and monitoring invoices, bills, payments and expenditure, and ensuring transactions are appropriately recorded and allocated. · Develop and maintain organisational, project and grant budgets, working with colleagues to build realistic budgets for funding applications and new projects. · Monitor actual expenditure against budgets throughout the year, identifying variances, potential overspends or underspends and emerging financial pressures, and raising these with the Head of HR & Operations and Senior Management Team as appropriate. · Maintain and regularly update the organisation’s cash flow forecast, incorporating anticipated grant income, expenditure, payroll, and other liabilities, and provide timely information on the ELN’s cash position. · Work closely with Programme Leads/Heads to help them understand and manage their project budgets and provide accurate financial information to support programme planning and delivery. · Support the financial management of ELN’s grants, including maintaining records of restricted and unrestricted funding, grant income, expenditure, payment schedules and financial reporting requirements. · Prepare financial information and reports for funders, including taking responsibility for financial reporting on grants where appropriate. · Work closely with the ELN’s external accountants, providing accurate and timely information for management accounts, year-end accounts, payroll and other financial requirements. · Coordinate monthly payroll information and staff expenses and ensure payments and associated records are processed accurately and on time. · Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process and preparation of financial information for SMT and the Board. Maintain appropriate financial records, documentation and audit trails and support the annual audit/accounts process. · Support the organisation in maintaining appropriate charity financial controls and good practice, including the appropriate management and recording of restricted funds. · Lead on the ELN’s annual charity audit, coordinating the process with our external auditors and accountants, preparing and providing required financial information and documentation, responding to queries, and ensuring the audit is completed accurately and within agreed timescales. *Operations, Governance & Administration* · Support the Head of HR & Operations with the effective day-to-day running of the organisation and the development and maintenance of appropriate operational systems and processes. · Coordinate relationships with relevant external suppliers and service providers, including accountants, insurers, office/co-working providers and other professional advisers. · Maintain accurate organisational records and support compliance with relevant charity, company and governance requirements. · Support the administration of organisational contracts, insurance policies, banking arrangements and other operational services. · Assist with information required for Companies House, the Charity Commission and other regulatory or governance processes. · Contribute to the continuous improvement of ELN’s financial and operational processes, identifying opportunities to make systems more efficient, accurate and robust. · Undertake other reasonable finance and operational responsibilities appropriate to the role. Applicant requirements: *Essential:* · Strong practical experience of financial administration, bookkeeping or finance coordination, with a good understanding of accounting and financial management principles. · Proficient user of Xero accounting software (or equivalent), with practical experience of maintaining financial records, processing bills and invoices, reconciling information and producing financial reports. · Experience creating, maintaining and monitoring budgets, including tracking actual expenditure against budget and identifying and explaining variances. · Experience managing or monitoring multiple projects or grant budgets simultaneously. · Experience preparing or contributing to budgets for funding applications and providing financial information for funder reporting. · Experience in monitoring organisational cashflow and producing or maintaining cashflow forecasts. · Confidence working with financial data and spreadsheets, particularly Excel, and the ability to present financial information clearly to colleagues who do not have a finance background. · Experience working effectively with external accountants or other finance professionals. · Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to identify discrepancies and investigate and resolve them. · Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines independently in a small and fast-moving organisation. · Ability to recognise emerging financial or operational risks and proactively bring them to the attention of senior colleagues. · Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the confidence to work with colleagues at all levels of an organisation. *Desirable:* · Previous experience working in a charity, NGO or other grant-funded organisation, with a practical understanding of the financial requirements associated with restricted and unrestricted funding. · A relevant bookkeeping/accounting qualification or part-qualification, or demonstrable equivalent professional experience. · Experience supporting payroll and/or year-end accounts and audit processes. · Experience of charity accounting and financial reporting requirements. · Experience working with institutional, government, foundation or international grants. · Experience supporting organisational forecasting and annual budgeting. · Experience of charity governance and regulatory requirements, including the Charity Commission and Companies House. · Experience working in an international environment.

Quality of Life Homecare Ltd – Queensbury, London Hours: 20–25 hours per week (flexible) Salary: £15-20 per hour (depending on experience) Join Our Team Quality of Life Homecare Ltd is a well-established and growing domiciliary care provider supporting people across North West London. With approximately 120 employees, we are looking for an experienced and highly organised Senior Payroll and Accounts Officer to manage our payroll and day-to-day finance functions. This role would particularly suit an experienced payroll manager, finance officer, bookkeeper, or retired/semi-retired accountant seeking a rewarding and flexible part-time position. Key Responsibilities • Manage weekly and monthly payroll for approximately 120 employees, • Ensure accurate PAYE, National Insurance, pension, and HMRC submissions., • Administer workplace pensions and auto-enrolment., • Process staff expenses and travel claims., • Maintain purchase and sales ledgers., • Raise invoices and reconcile customer payments., • Carry out bank reconciliations., • Monitor cash flow, debtor balances, and credit control., • Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports., • Liaise with the external accountant regarding month-end and year-end accounts., • Maintain accurate payroll and financial records., • Ensure compliance with HMRC, employment legislation, and financial procedures., • Identify opportunities to improve payroll and financial processes. Essential Requirements • At least 5 years' experience in payroll and accounts., • Strong knowledge of PAYE, RTI, pensions, and HMRC regulations., • Experience using payroll and accounting software such as BrightPay, Xero, or QuickBooks., • Excellent Microsoft Excel skills., • High level of accuracy, discretion, and attention to detail., • Excellent organisational and communication skills., • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. Desirable • AAT qualification or equivalent., • Experience within the health or social care sector., • Knowledge of payroll for shift workers and variable-hour employees. What We Offer • Flexible working hours., • Friendly and supportive working environment., • Competitive hourly rate., • Ongoing professional development., • Opportunity to become a valued member of our senior management support team. If you are an experienced payroll and finance professional looking for a flexible and rewarding opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you. Retired and semi-retired professionals are especially encouraged to apply.

Company Introduction J & S Business Consultant Limited is a London-based business consultancy specialising in supporting overseas businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises expanding into the United Kingdom. The company provides integrated business support services throughout the UK market-entry and operational lifecycle, including business planning, company establishment support, financial and operational analysis, compliance coordination, and liaison with professional advisers such as accountants, solicitors, and other service providers. Our clients typically require ongoing support in understanding the UK business environment, managing operational processes, preparing business plans, and maintaining effective financial and compliance procedures. Due to continued business growth and increasing demand from international clients, we are seeking a Financial Adviser to strengthen our internal advisory capability and provide analytical support to business clients. Job Responsibilities The Financial Adviser will be responsible for supporting business clients through financial analysis, operational assessment, and business planning assistance within the company’s consultancy services. Key responsibilities include: • Conducting consultations with clients in Mandarin and English to understand their business operations, commercial objectives and financial position., • Collecting, reviewing and analysing business and financial information, including revenue, operating costs, cash flow and management information, to support business planning and operational decision-making., • Assisting clients in preparing business plans, financial forecasts, budgets and cash flow projections for business establishment and ongoing operations in the UK., • Preparing business analysis reports and financial reports to support clients' commercial planning and business development., • Identifying commercial and operational risks and assisting clients in developing practical business solutions., • Explaining UK business procedures, financial reporting requirements and general business compliance requirements relevant to clients' operations., • Liaising with external accountants, solicitors, tax advisers, banking institutions and other professional advisers to coordinate clients' business and compliance matters., • Providing ongoing business consultancy support to existing clients and assisting with the development of long-term client relationships., • Supporting prospective clients during the UK business establishment process through commercial and financial planning assistance. Candidate Requirements The successful candidate should have: • A bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience., • Significant experience in business analysis, financial analysis, banking, corporate finance, business consultancy or business management., • Strong analytical skills and experience in preparing business plans, financial reports and commercial analysis., • Fluency in both Mandarin and English, as the Company's clients are predominantly Mandarin-speaking businesses., • Experience of communicating and coordinating with accountants, legal professionals and other external advisers., • Excellent organisational, communication and client management skills.

The job is a trainee Accountant and business development job and is flexible in nature in terms of self employment, commission structure and possible study support for right candidate