Job Description

Nail Order is a young dynamic company who is growing faster than we could have ever imagined! We are looking for a qualified accountant to join our growing team and help provide in house financial guidance and filing.

We provide a casual working environment where the ideal candidate is expected to be flexible and think creatively, nothing here is done in a traditional or conservative manner, what we can guarantee though is an exciting and challenging role.

This role is most suited to a candidate with the following attributes:

Ability to work independently A keen problem solver Out of the box thinker Ideally experience in imports and exports
In the role of Accountant / Head of Finance, you will oversee the financial operations of the organization, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all financial reporting. Reporting directly to the owners of the business, you will leverage your core skills in accounting software and premium expertise in QuickBooks to manage financial services effectively. Your responsibilities will include financial management, liasing with the company bookeeper and overseeing accounts payable and financial accounting processes.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Preparation of Monthly Management Accounts:

Compiling and reviewing monthly P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to provide a snapshot of the business's financial performance.

Variance Analysis:

Comparing actual financial performance with budgeted or forecasted figures to identify areas of concern or opportunities.

Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) Analysis:

Analysing the costs associated with importing goods (including shipping, duties, and storage) to ensure proper margins and identify any changes in supplier pricing.

Gross Margin Analysis:

Reviewing gross profit margins and providing insights into product profitability. This can help with decisions re. suppliers and pricing etc.

Cash Flow Management

Cash Flow Forecasting:

Preparing and maintaining cash flow forecasts to ensure the business has sufficient cash for operations, including payments to suppliers, overhead costs, and payroll. Also helps to show availability of cash for Directors drawings/wages too.

Working Capital Management:

Monitoring accounts payable/creditors to ensure the business maintains healthy working capital. Although a lot of costs are paid for on receipt, but could negotiate credit terms and then monitor that credit terms with suppliers are adhered to.

Bank Reconciliations:

Overseeing the bank reconciliation on a weekly or monthly basis.

Credit Cards:

Overseeing the credit card reconciliation on a weekly or monthly basis.

Tax Compliance and Reporting

VAT Compliance and Reporting:

Preparation and submission of VAT returns.

Reconciliations:

Reconcile HMRC balances on a monthly basis to HMRC online account to ensure QB is accurate (for VAT and Corportation Tax)

Customs and Duty Monitoring:

Ensuring proper accounting for import duties and taxes when goods are brought into the UK, and making sure these costs are correctly passed through to customers where applicable.

Budgeting & Forecasting

Annual Budget Preparation:

Working with Directors to create the business's annual budget, forecasting sales, costs, and profit. This will help with cashflow management and tax planning for both business and personal taxes too.

Supplier and Customer Accounts

Supplier Reconciliation:

Ensuring supplier statements are reconciled monthly, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring payments are made on time.

Customer Reconciliation:

Regular review of customer accounts to ensure that any outstanding amounts are chased or corrected.

Payroll & HR

Payroll Management:

Overseeing payroll processes and ensuring compliance with UK tax laws regarding PAYE, National Insurance, and pension contributions.

Reconciliations:

Reconcile HMRC balances on a monthly basis to HMRC online account to ensure QB is accurate.

HR:

Could be first port of call for wages/HR queries in the first instance rather than staff going directly to Directors.

Year-End Reporting

Filing year end accounts:

Collating and filing all year end accounts.
This is a new role to Nail Order and the candidate will work closely with our in house bookeeper. Whilst at home working will be possible, we anticipate that in office days will be required mostly to begin with, then periodically throughout the month.

What can we offer you?

The opportunity to join our business at a really exciting time and grow with us Free health insurance (once working over 18 hours) Work from home Casual working environment
Please apply by attaching your CV .

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 18,304.00 per year

Expected hours: 16 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Private medical insurance Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Paisley PA3 4DF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

Although not a deal breaker, we are ideally looking for someone who is a qualified chartered accountant. Do you have these qualifications? Tell us something interesting about yourself Are there are days you are unable to work? Tell us about a time that you were able to creatively problem solve Describe yourself in 3 words What do you think you could bring to Nail Order?
Work Location: In person