Handpicked Recruitment Limited

Title: Part-Time Bookkeeper & Payroll Assistant Location: London Salary: £50,000 (Full Time Equivalent) to be pro-rated for 2-3 days per week Our client is a privately owned family office with a portfolio of hotel and hospitality businesses. They are looking to appoint an experienced Part-Time Bookkeeper & Payroll Assistant to support the day-to-day finance function across the group. This is a hands-on role covering bookkeeping, payroll, invoice processing and month-end support, working closely with the wider business and external advisers. Key Responsibilities Process purchase and sales invoices across the group. Maintain accurate bookkeeping records and ensure transactions are correctly recorded. Manage supplier payments, reconciliations and general accounts payable duties. Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations. Assist with month-end processes, including preparation of monthly P&L information. Maintain the accounting records on Xero. Process payroll accurately and on time, including starters, leavers, deductions and payroll adjustments. Manage payroll-related administration, including pension contributions and statutory payments. Assist with VAT and other routine finance and compliance requirements. Liaise with hotel and hospitality operations teams regarding invoices, expenses and financial information. Support the family office with ad hoc finance and bookkeeping requirements. Candidate Requirements Strong bookkeeping experience, ideally within a multi-entity environment. Previous payroll experience is essential. Confident using Xero. Experience with invoice processing, reconciliations and month-end reporting. Comfortable preparing or assisting with monthly P&L information. Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Experience within hotels, hospitality, family offices or owner-managed businesses would be advantageous. Comfortable working independently in a hands-on finance role. This is a part-time position working 2-3 days per week and would suit an experienced bookkeeper looking for a varied role within a privately owned hospitality group.

Title : Finance Director Location : London (Hybrid working) Salary : Competitive salary + discretionary bonus & comprehensive benefits package Our client is a well-established London law firm with a strong reputation across its specialist practice areas. As part of the continued development of the business, they are seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead the finance function and work closely with the partnership on financial strategy, performance, and operational improvement. Responsibilities Lead the firm's finance function, taking responsibility for financial reporting, management information, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial control Work closely with the Managing Partner, senior leadership team, and wider partnership to support commercial and strategic decision-making Prepare and present high-quality financial analysis, management reporting, and performance information to the partnership Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process, providing clear insight into revenue, profitability, costs, and cash flow Monitor financial performance across practice areas, partners, clients, and matters, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities Oversee working capital management, including billing, WIP, lock-up, collections, and cash flow optimisation Support partner remuneration, profit distribution, and wider partnership financial matters Ensure robust financial controls, policies, processes, and governance are maintained across the firm Oversee statutory reporting, tax, audit, banking, insurance, and other external financial relationships Drive improvements across finance systems, reporting processes, automation, and data quality Lead, develop, and manage the finance team, ensuring the function provides a high-quality service to the wider business Manage relationships with auditors, banks, tax advisers, and other professional advisers Ensure the firm remains compliant with relevant regulatory and financial requirements, including appropriate oversight of client money and SRA-related finance controls Requirements ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualified accountant Significant post-qualified experience within a senior finance leadership role Previous experience within a law firm or wider professional services environment is highly desirable Strong understanding of partnership accounting and the commercial dynamics of a professional services business Experience managing budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, cash flow, and working capital Strong knowledge of financial controls, statutory reporting, audit, and tax requirements Experience leading and developing a finance team Confident and credible communicator capable of influencing senior stakeholders within a partnership environment Experience improving finance systems, processes, reporting, and controls would be advantageous Proactive, pragmatic, and comfortable operating within a hands-on senior leadership role