Part-Time Temporary Accountant - Retail

Part-Time Temporary Senior Accountant - Retail Remote with occasional working in London3 - 4 days per week £28.00 - £32.00 per hourInitial 3 month with view to extension Overview A luxury e-commerce venture is preparing for an international launch in early 2027, with an ambitious vision to create a distinctive new proposition in online fashion. As the business builds towards launch, we''re looking for a hands-on Accountant to play a key role in establishing and managing the financial operations across the UK holding company This is a Part time role with an expectation of 3-4 days per week, over an initial 3 month period of time. The role Own bookkeeping across UK, EU and US entities using Xero. Manage AP/AR, invoices, payments, expenses, bank reconciliations and the general ledger. Reconcile Shopify sales and Stripe settlements, including fees, refunds and chargebacks. Own the monthly close, including journals, accruals, prepayments, intercompany and FX accounting. Maintain VAT records and coordinate tax, payroll and statutory compliance with external advisers. Maintain clear cash-flow visibility and track spend against budget. Maintain robust accounting records, controls and audit-ready documentation. About you A minimum of 5 years'' hands-on accounting, bookkeeping or financial control experience, ideally in e-commerce or retail. Strong working knowledge of Xero, with hands-on experience managing and reconciling e-commerce transactions across platforms such as ..... full job details .....