Part-Qualified Accountant

Cutler and Gross; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading eyewear brand based in London seeks a Part-Qualified Accountant with strong Italian skills to manage financial accuracy and compliance. This role involves day-to-day accounting, liaising with the Italian manufacturing hub, and ensuring alignment with corporate standards. The ideal candidate will have a passion for finance, international collaboration, and will provide support in budgeting and cash flow management. The position offers various benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Frame and sunglass allowance

Generous friends and family discount

Annual eye test

25 days holiday, increasing with tenure

Flexible hours

WFH 6 days per month

Regular company socials

Qualifications

• Fluent in Italian and English, both written and spoken.
• Understanding of corporate Italian accountancy practices and regulations.
• Willingness and enthusiasm to travel regularly to Italy.

Responsibilities

• Support the finance team with day-to-day accounting, reporting, and reconciliation tasks.
• Assist in preparing management accounts, financial statements, and audit schedules.
• Liaise with our Italian factory to ensure alignment on financial processes.

Skills

Fluent in Italian

Fluent in English

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking a Part-Qualified Accountant with strong Italian language skills and a working knowledge of corporate Italian accountancy practices. Based in our London office, this role will also involve regular visits to our Italian factory, bridging our UK operations with our Italian manufacturing hub. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and seamless collaboration across borders.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Support the finance team with day-to-day accounting, reporting, and reconciliation tasks.
• Assist in preparing management accounts, financial statements, and audit schedules.
• Liaise with our Italian factory to ensure alignment on financial processes and compliance with local corporate accountancy standards.
• Translate and interpret financial documentation between English and Italian, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management across UK and Italian operations.
• Support process improvements and the integration of financial systems across international teams.
• Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Fluent in Italian and English, both written and spoken.
• Understanding of corporate Italian accountancy practices and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across cultures.
• Willingness and enthusiasm to travel regularly to Italy.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.

A brand built on friendship and rooted in craft, Cutler and Gross was established by opticians Mr Cutler and Mr Gross in 1969. They had a vision: to pioneer a new standard of eyewear. Each frame was made by hand in the workshop above the Knightsbridge store in London. Over 55 years on and this philosophy of craftsmanship remains unchanged. Taking place in Italy and Japan, the frames are handcrafted by a team of artisans who have spent decades honing their skills. Today, the proudly independent eyewear brand has 5 flagship store locations in London, Bath, New York and Toronto and has over 2000 Stockists in 50 countries around the world, and online at www.cutlerandgross.com.

Benefits

• Frame and sunglass allowance
• Generous friends and family discount
• Annual eye test at a Cutler and Gross store
• 25 Days holiday (+1 extra day for each additional year you work at the business -up to max of 30 days)
• Flexible hours - core hours between 10am and 4.30pm
• WFH 6 days per month (max 2 per week) - after probation
• Regular company socials

Join Us at Cutler and Gross, every number tells a story - of craftsmanship, creativity, and global excellence. If you are a motivated accountant with a passion for both finance and international collaboration, we invite you to be part of our journey.