Part time - Assistant Manager/Manager Accountant

SKO Accountants Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic finance support firm in the UK is seeking a driven part-time Manager or an experienced Assistant Manager to oversee client portfolios. The role involves managing finance functions, preparing management accounts, and improving processes. Candidates should have 2-4 years of post-qualification experience and a solid understanding of accounting principles. Offering flexibility to work remotely or in the office with a supportive team culture that encourages growth and innovation.

Benefits

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Mobile phone or equipment allowance

Quarterly team strategy days

Qualifications

• Must have minimum of 2–4 years post-qualification experience.
• Must be super organized and reliable.
• Must have a solid understanding of accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full finance function, from bookkeeping to year-end accounts.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts with insights.
• Support onboarding, including Xero setups and process mapping.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Education

Minimum of 2–4 years post-qualification experience

Tools

Xero

Dext

BrightPay

Job description

We’re looking for a driven and detail-focused part-time Manager or experienced Assistant Manager to join SKO Accountants, either remotely or in our North London office. We’re a fast-moving, kind team that cares deeply about our clients and the quality of our work. Our culture is built on honesty, clarity, and a drive to deliver sharp communication, useful insights, and quick, reliable support.

We act as an extension of our client’s teams, offering hands-on support, fast responses, and practical commercial advice across their day-to-day finance operations. Most of our clients are fast-growing startups and SMEs in the tech, e-commerce, and creative sectors. We focus on helping them navigate the financial side of growth with clarity and confidence.

If you’re looking to move beyond repetitive compliance work and into a dynamic role where you genuinely make a difference, this is it.

This role is only open to UK-based accountants or UK-trained accountants now living abroad. We do not provide any visa sponsorships!

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll manage a portfolio of clients and be involved in:

• Overseeing the full finance function, from bookkeeping to year-end accounts
• Preparing or reviewing monthly management accounts with clear commentary and insight
• Reviewing VAT returns, PAYE submissions, and other filings
• Leading or supporting payment runs, payroll journals, and reconciliations
• Improving processes and recommending better tools and automation
• Supporting onboarding, including Xero setups and process mapping
• Communicating with clients via Slack, email, and video calls – being proactive, not reactive
• Providing commercial advice on areas like dividends, company structure, and funding
• Supporting junior staff with reviews and coaching

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 2–4 years post-qualification experience
• Super organised, reliable, and allergic to faff
• Attention to detail is crucial
• A solid understanding of accounting principles – you know your way around a TB, journals, and CT600s
• Confident dealing with founders, especially when the numbers are messy or incomplete
• Clear communicator – written and verbal – who prefers plain English over jargon
• Able to manage multiple deadlines and work calmly under pressure

Nice to Haves

• Strong Xero experience (Dext, BrightPay, Apron, ApprovalMax also useful)
• Handling ad hoc queries like HMRC letters or Companies House updates
• Experience with startups, e-commerce brands, or founder-led businesses
• Familiarity with HMRC processes, company secretarial work, or R&D claims
• Tech-savvy and curious about automation
• You enjoy finding ways to save time, reduce manual work, and bring AI into your workflow
• A commercial mindset – you like understanding business models, not just balancing books

The Package

• 22 days holiday + bank holidays
• Mobile phone or equipment allowance
• Fully remote or in the office
• Quarterly team strategy days, including team-building, lunch, and fun socials
• Supportive team with direct access to the partner for learning and progression
• We’re a young and growing team, so this is very much a work in progress with room to shape things as we go