Finance & Accounts Officer

PC POWER INTERNATIONAL LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

PC Power International Ltd, a London-based technology solutions provider, is seeking a proactive Finance & Accounts Officer to manage credit control, invoicing and daily bookkeeping. This hands-on role reports to the Operations Manager and requires accurate record-keeping and timely financial processing.

You will work with sales, admin and external accountants to ensure VAT, payments and reports are up to date, while improving internal controls and cashflow forecasting.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of relevant finance experience in bookkeeping or accounts administration.
• Experience in credit control, invoicing and accounts payable.
• Proficient with QuickBooks Online or similar software.
• Strong Excel skills and UK accounting practices.
• VAT familiarity, bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and own responsibilities.
• Legal right to work in the UK and commute to London Bridge five days a week.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue invoices, statements and credit notes.
• Follow up on overdue payments and resolve queries.
• Monitor aged debtors and provide reports.
• Process supplier invoices and project costs.
• Verify POs and manage supplier payments.
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements.
• Maintain QuickBooks Online records and GL.
• Prepare cashflow forecasts and management reports.
• Coordinate VAT returns and year-end accounts.

Skills

Credit control

Invoicing

Bookkeeping

Expenditure monitoring

Cashflow monitoring

Financial reporting

Excel

QuickBooks Online

VAT knowledge

Education

AAT qualification

ACCA/CIMA (part-qualified)

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Location: 80 Borough High Street, London, SE1

Work Arrangement: Office-based

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: £28,000–£33,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: 80 Borough High Street, London, SE1

Work Arrangement: Office-based

Start Date: As soon as possible

About Us

PC Power International Ltd is an established London-based technology solutions provider specialising in managed IT services, security systems, telecommunications and bespoke software solutions.

We work with leading commercial property and facilities management companies, delivering technology solutions and ongoing support across the UK.

We are looking for a proactive, organised and commercially aware Finance & Accounts Officer to join our team and take ownership of our day-to-day financial operations.

About the Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for managing credit control, supplier payments, bookkeeping, expenditure, cashflow monitoring and financial reporting.

You will work closely with our Sales, Administration and Operations teams, as well as external accountants, to ensure accurate financial records, timely invoicing and effective financial management.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can work independently, take initiative and contribute to improving financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

Credit Control & Invoicing

• Prepare and issue customer invoices, statements and credit notes.
• Proactively follow up on outstanding payments and resolve billing queries.
• Monitor aged debtors and provide regular collection reports.
• Ensure recurring contracts, completed projects and additional services are invoiced accurately and on time.

Accounts Payable & Expenditure

• Process supplier invoices, contractor charges and company expenses.
• Verify purchase orders, supplier charges and project-related costs.
• Prepare supplier payment schedules for management approval.
• Monitor expenditure, identify discrepancies and support cost control.

Bookkeeping & QuickBooks

• Maintain accurate financial records using QuickBooks Online.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Manage accounts receivable, payable and general ledger records.
• Maintain organised financial documentation and support month-end procedures.

Cashflow, Budgeting & Reporting

• Maintain cashflow forecasts and monitor upcoming financial commitments.
• Prepare regular financial reports, including income, expenditure, debtors and creditors.
• Monitor budgets, project costs and profitability.
• Highlight financial risks, unusual expenditure and opportunities for improvement.

Coordination & Compliance

• Work closely with Sales, Administration and Operations to ensure accurate billing and financial records.
• Coordinate with external accountants on VAT returns, year-end accounts and statutory reporting.
• Liaise with HMRC on routine tax and accounting matters where authorised.
• Support management in improving financial procedures and internal controls.

Requirements

Essential

• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in finance, bookkeeping or accounts administration.
• Practical experience in credit control, invoicing and accounts payable.
• Good working knowledge of QuickBooks Online or similar accounting software.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and understanding of UK accounting practices.
• Familiarity with VAT, bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Confident communication skills and a professional approach to customers and suppliers.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Ability to commute reliably to our London Bridge office five days per week.

Desirable

• AAT qualification, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience working in an SME or service-based business.
• Experience with recurring contract billing, cashflow forecasting and management accounts.

What We're Looking For

We value reliability, initiative, accuracy and accountability.

The ideal candidate will be someone who takes ownership of their work, identifies issues before they become problems and is comfortable working in a busy, growing business.

We welcome candidates with strong practical experience, even if they do not hold formal accounting qualifications.