London SW1 | Circa £55,000 | Permanent | 5 Days Office BasedStart: End of September 2026
An exciting opportunity for an experienced SME Accountant / Finance Manager to join an established specialist business operating within a prestigious, high-value market.
This is a broad, hands-on finance role combining accounting, month-end, AML/KYC, VAT and compliance with exposure to high-value transactions and specialist royalty payments.
The Role
You will take ownership of a varied finance workload including:
- Day-to-day accounting through to month-end close
- General ledger, reconciliations, supplier invoices and expenses
- Customer invoicing and client/supplier settlements
- AML, KYC, risk assessments and compliance documentation
- VAT, including more complex transactions and treatments
- Administration and calculation of royalty payments
- Supporting improvements to financial processes and controls
- Handling confidential and high-value financial transactions
About You
We are looking for a confident, hands‑on accountant who is comfortable working within an SME or owner‑managed environment.
ACCA qualification is highly preferred, alongside strong practical accounting experience and demonstrable knowledge of AML/KYC and compliance.
Experience working for an organisation selling prestige, luxury or other high‑value products where royalty payments are applicable is highly desirable, but not essential. Experience within art, auctions, galleries or similar specialist markets would also be advantageous.
Sector‑specific training will be provided, so the priority is finding someone with the accounting expertise, AML knowledge and SME mindset to make an immediate impact.
Salary: Circa £55,000
Location: London SW1
Working: 5 days per week office based
Start: Must be available to commence by the end of September 2026
To be considered for the role you must be eligible to work in the UK without restriction. This role is being advertised by Butler Rose (AGY) and managed by Dave Marchant d.marchant@butlerrose.com
Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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