Job Description

Job Title:

Part-Time Management Accountant / Bookkeeper

Location:

Southsea, Portsmouth (Hybrid - office & home-based)

Hours:

20-30 hours per week (flexible schedule available)

Salary:

Competitive, dependent on experience

About Us

Square Accounting is a forward-thinking accountancy practice based in Southsea. We provide personalised accounting, bookkeeping, and business advisory services to a wide range of small and medium-sized businesses. Our approach combines professional rigour with a relaxed, supportive culture -- we value flexibility, balance, and a sense of humour alongside high-quality work.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced

Management Accountant / Bookkeeper

to join our growing team on a

part-time, flexible basis

.
You'll take responsibility for delivering accurate, timely financial information for a portfolio of clients -- supporting them with management accounts, bookkeeping, and reporting.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both client interaction and getting hands-on with the numbers, and who thrives in a flexible, hybrid working environment.

Key Responsibilities

Weekly/Monthly bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients Prepare monthly and quarterly

management accounts

for a portfolio of clients. Maintain accurate

bookkeeping records

using cloud-based systems (primarily

Xero

, Dext, and related apps). Reconcile bank accounts, control accounts, and manage journals for accruals/prepayments. Prepare

VAT returns

and support clients with Making Tax Digital compliance. Assist with

budgeting, cash flow forecasting

, and variance analysis. Liaise with clients to resolve queries and provide proactive financial insights. Work closely with the wider Square Accounting team to support year-end processes. Contribute to the development and improvement of internal systems and client workflows.

About You

Essential skills & experience:

Proven experience in bookkeeping and/or management accounting (ideally within a practice or multi-client environment). Proficiency with

Xero

(certification desirable) and related cloud accounting tools. Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills and good attention to detail. Excellent communication and client relationship skills. Ability to manage your own workload, meet deadlines, and work independently.

Desirable:

AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification (qualified or part-qualified). Experience with Dext, Xero Projects, and/or payroll processing. Interest in automation and cloud accounting technology.

Working at Square Accounting

We believe in

flexibility and trust

. You'll have the freedom to plan your working week across

20-30 hours

, with a balance of office and home working to suit you and the business.
Our office in Southsea offers a relaxed, collaborative environment -- we're small enough to care, but ambitious enough to offer real variety and development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours and hybrid setup Supportive, friendly team environment Ongoing professional development Modern cloud-based systems Southsea office location near the seafront, shops, and cafes

How to Apply

Please send your

CV

and a short

cover letter

outlining your experience and availability to

h

ello@squareaccounting.co.uk
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis -- early applications are encouraged.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 26,000.00-36,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 - 30 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Referral programme Work from home
Experience:

accountancy practice : 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person