Freelance/PT Finance & Payroll (Part-time & Hybrid) in London

At Skillseed, we co-create community-led solutions that build empathy, agency and trust. As a growing social enterprise, our and other purpose-led programmes bring citizens, grassroots, public service agencies and other sectoral partners together to catalyse positive change.

We’re seeking a highly organised, meticulous Finance & Payroll Executive to support our growing team of ~8 in a freelance/part-time opportunity. You believe in applying your talents to purposeful work, and finding meaning in that.

Role Overview

The Finance & Payroll team member is primarily responsible for overseeing and executing end-to-end financial operations - including day-to-day expense management, full-set accounting (GL, AR/AP), grant reporting, budgeting, cash-flow forecasting and compliance with Singapore regulations, while maintaining accurate records and liaising with external accountants and auditors. Secondarily, you will administer payroll operations including CPF submissions and benefits coordination and payments to interns, freelancers and associates.

For this freelance/PT arrangement, we envisage a 3 Day work week, with 1 day WFH at steady state (Mon, Wed in office, Fri at home). We are a small firm that operates on a B2B model primarily, so the work load is manageable for a 3-day part time arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Finance & Accounting (90%)
• Execute day-to-day financial operations: company expenses, reimbursements & invoice payments
• Maintain full-set accounts: General Ledger (GL), Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP) and audit schedules
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/yearly financial reports and grant-claim submissions to funding agencies
• Support annual budget planning
• Ensure compliance with Singapore financial regulations and tax filings; liaise with external accountants and auditors for audits and submissions
• Assist in cash-flow management and financial forecasting
• Record all transactions accurately per IFRS and internal SOPs
• Payroll (10%)
• Coordinate employee benefits, payroll and CPF submissions with external service providers, as needed
• Ensure compliance with Singapore labour laws and Skillseed’s HR policies
• Process payroll-related items (e.g., childcare leave)

Qualifications & Experience

• Have a minimum of a Diploma in Accountancy, Business Administration or equivalent
• Preferably have minimum 2 years experience in a finance role with payroll and invoicing functions (social sector or startup experience a plus).
• Are proficient in IFRS and accounting software (Xero preferred)
• Familiarity with invoicing on Vendors.gov, ARIBA preferred.
• Are current with local Accounting laws and regulations, including payroll (HR) related
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills in English
• Can navigate Google’s suite of products like Gmail, GSheets and GDocs (Good-to-have but not essential)
• Are comfortable with collaborative tools like Slack and Notion

Traits we’re looking for:

• Meticulousness - Details, accuracy and precision are a matter of professional pride to you - you do not require anyone to check your work and are known for your accuracy in all finance matters
• Possess strong time management and organisational skills
• Are relational, and know that how we approach people determines how effective we are
• Show independence, reliability and thrive in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer:

• Salary Range: For part-time/freelance arrangements we offer between $1,400 to $1,680 a month for a 3 day hybrid work week
• Flexible Work for better self-care or family care: Hybrid working arrangements
• Centrally located work venue on WFO days @Waterloo Centre
• Positive office culture: Join a small (~8) but collegial team committed to co-creation and community (with free snacks!)
• Meaningful Impact: Work that contributes to meaningful goals for a better world. Support a purpose-driven social enterprise that has grown over the last 13 years
• Growth Opportunities: Stretch your skills across finance and people functions - as we grow, there is potential to convert to a full-time position if we are mutually aligned

TO APPLY

We appreciate if the following candidates review and acknowledge the following key information before applying:

• You are Singaporean/Singaporean PR
• You acknowledge the freelance/part-time salary range of $1,400 to $1,680 for a 3 day work week

Kindly upload your CV (please indicate all finance software you are familiar with) and Cover letter in the MCF portal. For questions, you may email Huijia at #J-18808-Ljbffr