Part-Time Assistant Accountant — Hybrid Islington (E‑commerce)

EA First Compass House; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce business is seeking a Part Time Assistant Accountant to manage financial records and ensure timely receipts. The ideal candidate will have experience in bookkeeping and credit control in an e-commerce or retail environment, proficiency in Xero and MS Excel, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary, bonus, and a flexible working pattern from the London Borough of Islington.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in bookkeeping and credit control, ideally within an e-commerce or retail environment.
• Proficiency in accounting software preferably Xero.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for liaising with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile statements to ensure accuracy and timely receipt.
• Maintain accurate financial records, including journals and ledgers.
• Process invoices, receipts, and payments.
• Manage accounts receivable, ensuring invoices and payments are collected on schedule.
• Prepare aged debtor reports and escalate issues, as necessary.
• Prepare accurate VAT returns.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting related to partnership revenues.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Credit control

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Tools

Xero

MS Excel

Job description

A leading e-commerce business is seeking a Part Time Assistant Accountant to manage financial records and ensure timely receipts. The ideal candidate will have experience in bookkeeping and credit control in an e-commerce or retail environment, proficiency in Xero and MS Excel, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary, bonus, and a flexible working pattern from the London Borough of Islington.