Full job descriptionPart-Time Finance Manager (4 Days Per Week) | Design-Led Fashion Business | Central London / Hybrid


The Client
A UK-based design and sourcing business operating at the heart of the fashion and lifestyle industry, with a strong track record of year-on-year revenue growth and long-standing relationships with globally recognised fashion and lifestyle brands. The company spans multiple product categories, operates an established international supply chain, and is entering a new phase of commercial expansion. Finance sits at the centre of the business, this is not a back-office function.


The Role
Reporting directly to senior leadership as the sole finance hire, you will take full ownership of the finance function across management accounts, stock accounting, cash flow, VAT, and statutory reporting for an SME. The role is broad and hands-on: you will partner closely with buying, merchandising, sales, and production teams to support commercial decision-making, improve profitability, and manage cash effectively.


This is a genuine part-time position structured across four days per week -- three days in the Central London office and one day from home. It is a permanent, standalone role and an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant from a fashion, retail, or ecommerce background who wants senior ownership without a five-day commitment.


Key Responsibilities
*Prepare quarterly management accounts, including stock accounting, accruals, depreciation, and balance sheet reconciliations
*Produce weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts and manage FX exposure across international trade flows
*Own end-to-end accounts payable and accounts receivable, including reconciliations
*Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns
*Maintain accurate financial records in Xero, including full account reconciliations
*Oversee reporting and reconciliations for invoice financing facilities
*Manage and reconcile company credit card expenses
*Support the year-end audit and statutory accounts process alongside external accountants


Essential Experience
*Experienced accountant with strong stock accounting, management accounts, and VAT knowledge -- ideally gained within fashion, retail, ecommerce, or FMCG
*Minimum three years’ experience in an SME environment
*Solid AP, AR, cash flow forecasting, and balance sheet reconciliation skills
*Exposure to international trade, importing, and foreign exchange
*Comfortable as the sole finance person in a lean team, with the discipline and initiative to work independently


Desirable Experience
*Direct experience in fashion, retail, or ecommerce
*Xero experience
*Exposure to invoice financing or trade finance facilities


Package
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + benefits (pro-rata, 4 days per week)
Working Pattern: Part-time -- 4 days per week (3 days in office, 1 day from home)
Location: Central London


At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.
At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.