Bookkeeper / Accountant- Sole Charge AR VAT Part Time (24Hhrs)

Full job description
Overview
JS Golf Brands is a leading, well‑established distributor of premium golf equipment, serving national retailers and specialty shops across the UK and Europe. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Watford.

Role Overview

Position: Accountant
Location: Watford office (no hybrid option), Parking available
Hours: 24 hours/week (4 days)
Part-time (£25000)
Holidays 28 days holiday (pro-rata). Christmas shutdown.Holidays: Pro rata holiday based on 24hour week - 28 days holiday includes the statutory bank holidays.
Must Have

5+years UK commercial bookkeeping
UK completd AAT/ACA/CIMA (part or full)
Sage Line 50 (2+ Years)
Multi Currency and Import Duty handling
What You'll Do:
· Own the full bookkeeping cycle for Purchase Ledger (purchases, payables, bank reconciliations, month‑end, Quarter end and YE)

· Work alongside our Credit Controller/Sales Ledger coordinator, ensuring consistency in processes. You will liaise with her daily

· Cover for Credit Controller’s duties during absence/annual leave

Core Responsibilities

Banking & Cash Management
Reconcile multiple bank accounts (GBP, EUR, USD) daily
Process credit card expenses monthly (multiple cards)
Process payments, receipts, and complex retailer remittance slips (including Amazon rebates/discounts)
Purchase Ledger & Payables
Enter supplier invoices, credit notes and expenses
Reconcile supplier statements
Produce bi‑monthly payment runs
Manage import purchases (USD/Euro) including Customs & Excise Duty/VAT
Sales Ledger & Receivables - AmazonDeal with complex remittance slips from large national retailers and match rebates/discounts including Amazon
VAT & Compliance
Prepare and submit VAT returns for 2 UK companies
Prepare and submit Netherlands VAT return, including EC Sales, Intrastat and OSS filings
External accountant does accruals, depreciation schedules, and balance‑sheet reconciliations. Send quarterly info to external accountant for management accounts
Management Reporting
Produce quarterly Management reports and Prepare EoY for external accountant
Produce quarterly Amazon profit margin report after freight/duty costs included
Generate ad‑hoc financial analyses and Excel‑based reports (VLOOKUPs, PivotTables)
Skills & Experience

Qualified Bookkeeper (ACCA/ACMA/ICB or equivalent) with sole‑charge bookkeeping experience
4+ Years experience including mulit currency
Sage Line 50 (essential) and advanced Microsoft Excel
Strong understanding of multi‑currency transactions and import duties
Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and professionalism
Confident communicator with a customer‑focused telephone manner
Nice To Have:

Experience in import/export
Familiarity with BACSTEL/DD processing
We invite qualified candidates who are passionate about finance and eager to contribute to our team's success to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £25,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you have 4 years accounts experience inUK
Have you you used Sage Line 50 for 2+ years
Have you prepared or submitted UK Vat returns yourself ,
Have you filed EU vat returns
Have you reconciled multi currency bank accounts
Have you been a sole or lead bookkeepper responsible for purchase ledger, bank recs, payment runs
Experience:

Accounts in UK: 4 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Watford WD24 4YJ (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SPA1
Expected start date: 04/08/2026