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Company Description
BABUSPACE Ltd operates BabuSpace, Africa's first premium short-term rental marketplace, designed for the continent and headquartered in London. The platform connects guests looking for quality, trusted stays across major African cities with hosts seeking to maximize returns on their properties. From Nairobi to Lagos, Kinshasa to Cape Town, BabuSpace focuses on delivering five-star hospitality standards, supported by local payment options and multilingual customer support. The company emphasizes community, reliability, and a high-quality guest experience for business, family, and leisure travel. BABUSPACE Ltd offers an opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, international hospitality-tech business with strong African roots.
Role Description
This part-time Accountant role is a hybrid position based in the London Area, United Kingdom, with flexibility for some work from home. The Accountant will handle day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, including recording transactions, reconciling bank and payment accounts, and maintaining accurate ledgers for the marketplace’s operations.
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- Preparing financial reports
- Assisting with month-end and year-end close
- Managing accounts payable and receivable
- Supporting cash flow monitoring
- Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and tax requirements
- Collaborating with operations and leadership teams on budgeting
- Improving financial processes and controls
- Providing clear financial insights to support decision-making in a fast-paced hospitality and technology environment
Qualifications
- Strong accounting and bookkeeping skills, including general ledger management, bank reconciliations, and preparation of basic financial statements.
- Experience with accounting software and financial systems; proficiency in spreadsheets and data analysis tools.
- Knowledge of UK accounting standards and tax regulations; familiarity with international or multi-currency transactions is an advantage.
- Attention to detail, strong numerical skills, and the ability to maintain accurate records under time constraints.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently in a hybrid (office and remote) setting.
- Prior experience in hospitality, property management, marketplace platforms, or startups is beneficial.
- Relevant professional qualification or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; part-qualified or qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) is a plus.
- High ethical standards, discretion with confidential information, and a proactive approach to process improvement.
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