Part-Time Finance Manager / Senior Bookkeeper

Location: Camden, London, (NW1 0DU)

Commitment: Initially 2 days per week

Rate: £200–£250 per day, depending on experience

Company: Olympia International Ltd.

About Olympia

Olympia International is a growing international fashion business working across the UK, Europe and Bangladesh. We are looking for an experienced, reliable and commercially minded finance professional to take ownership of our day-to-day finance function.

This is a hands-on position suited to someone who is comfortable working independently in a growing owner-managed business. The immediate priority is to establish accurate financial records, reliable reporting and disciplined payment and credit-control processes.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in Xero.
• Reconcile all bank, credit-card and payment accounts regularly.
• Review and maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable ledgers.
• Ensure supplier invoices and customer payments are correctly recorded and allocated.
• Prepare supplier payment runs for Director approval.
• Monitor outstanding customer balances and oversee weekly credit control.
• Maintain a short-term cash-flow forecast showing expected receipts, payments and funding requirements.
• Provide a concise weekly finance report covering cash position, overdue receivables, upcoming payments and any issues requiring attention.
• Produce monthly management reports, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash-flow commentary.
• Check that transactions are correctly coded and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Assist with VAT information, payroll coordination and month-end processes where required.
• Liaise with the company’s external accountants and provide complete, accurate records for statutory accounts and tax filings.
• Help improve financial controls, reporting processes and the use of Xero as the company grows.
• Identify discrepancies, overdue items, cash-flow risks and control weaknesses promptly.