Management Accountant / Finance Lead (Part time, Flexible, Remote First)

Location London | Remote
Flex Type Part Time
Role Basis Permanent
Salary £45k to 60K FTE DOE
Company London Speech Workshop

London Speech Workshop is a values-led communication coaching company helping people speak with confidence, authenticity, and impact. Through our Serlin Methodâ„¢, we blend psychology and performance to create powerful, human transformation for individuals and organisations alike.

We operate across B2B (corporate programmes) and B2C (individual coaching via online purchase), and are entering an exciting phase of growth across both.

We’re a warm, dynamic team with a simple ethos: do meaningful work, and do it well.

This is a broad, hands-on role owning the full financial function of the business — with scope to act as a strategic partner to the leadership team.

You’ll move between detail and big picture: ensuring everything runs smoothly day-to-day, while helping us understand performance, improve profitability, and make confident financial decisions.

Working Setup

  • 3–4 days per week (flexible)
  • One full day in the Farringdon office every fortnight (Tuesday or Thursday)
  • London (Hybrid) | Part-time (2.5 to 3 days/week) | £45k to 60K FTE depending on experience

What You’ll Own

1. Financial Operations

  • Daily bookkeeping in Xero across B2B and B2C
  • Payroll preparation and reconciliation
  • Credit control and client invoicing
  • Bank reconciliation and payment tracking
  • Managing accounts payable and receivable
  • Maintaining clean, accurate financial records with minimal oversight
  • Liaising with external accountants (year-end, VAT, tax)
  • Payroll preparation and reconciliation including pension submissions and auto enrolment

2. Reporting, Compliance & Cashflow

  • Monthly management reporting (P&L, summaries, insights)
  • VAT returns and tax coordination
  • Monthly cashflow forecast
  • Clear visibility on cash position, risks, and liabilities
  • The production and maintenance of annual budgets, with regular forecasting and variance reporting

3. Commercial Insight & Strategy

  • Provide financial clarity to support decision-making
  • Translate numbers into clear, actionable insight
  • Help ensure revenue growth aligns with profitability

4. Business Modelling & Analysis

  • Analyse B2C performance (pricing, discounting, utilisation)
  • Model coach capacity, hiring decisions, and revenue potential
  • Support development of B2B commercial models (e.g. retainers, larger contracts)
  • Build simple financial models to guide strategic decisions

5. Cost & Efficiency

  • Review cost base and identify inefficiencies or savings
  • Recommend leaner ways of operating
  • Explore automation/AI opportunities where relevant

6. Incentives & Performance Metrics

  •  Support design of:
    • Coach incentive structures
    • Bonus and profit-share models
  • Model key metrics such as:
    • Customer lifetime value (LTV)
    • Cost of sales
    • Utilisation and capacity

Who You Are

  • A qualified accountant ( ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
  • 3+ years in a bookkeeping / finance role
  • Strong Xero proficiency (non-negotiable)
  • Experience with payroll, VAT, and reconciliations
  • Comfortable owning the day-to-day finance function independently
  • Commercially minded — you go beyond reporting
  • Strong organisational and admin skills
  • Clear, warm communicator
  • Proactive problem-solver who anticipates needs
  • Experience supporting founders or small teams is a plus

Why Join Us

  • Flexible, part-time role with real autonomy
  • A values-led, human business doing meaningful work
  • A rare blend of execution and strategic input
  • Opportunity to shape financial clarity and growth

How to Apply

Send your CV and a short email on why this role appeals and your suitability for the role

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