EXCELLENT written and spoken English is mandatory. You will be working directly with UK-based clients and handling sensitive financial documentation.

About the Role

As the Bookkeeper / Accountant, you will be the backbone of a well-established UK accountancy practice, handling end-to-end bookkeeping and accounts preparation for a portfolio of small to medium-sized business clients. Working remotely via secure access to our UK office systems, you'll manage everything from bank reconciliations and VAT returns to payroll processing and self-assessment preparation.

This is a rare opportunity to join a respected practice where you'll receive extensive hands-on training directly from the owner, an experienced accountant with 20+ years in the field, with a explicit path to independently managing the entire client lifecycle.

This role requires someone who values stability, takes pride in accurate work, and wants to grow with a practice.

Key Responsibilities

Bank Analysis & Reconciliation

- Analyse client bank statements in Excel, accurately categorising all transactions
- Perform complete bank reconciliations ensuring entries match source documents
- Identify and flag discrepancies or unusual transactions for review
- Maintain organised records of all reconciliation work for clear audit trails

Accounting System Management

- Post reconciled financial data accurately into TaxCalc accounting software
- Verify data integrity between Excel and the accounting software

Payroll & Compliance

- Process monthly client payroll using MoneySoft, including PAYE, National Insurance and statutory deductions
- Generate payslips and employer reports
- Ensure RTI submissions are filed accurately and on time with HMRC
- Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns in line with Making Tax Digital (MTD)

Tax Preparation Support





- Compile documentation for self-assessment tax returns
- Prepare working papers to support final accounts and tax filings
- Ensure all submissions meet HMRC deadlines
- Maintain accurate records supporting all compliance work

Client Files & Administration

- Review every client file for missing or out-of-date documents
- Collect and update ID and compliance records
- Update client and HMRC details in the software as things change
- Digitise paper records into organised electronic folder structures
- Track client deadlines and ensure proactive completion of all work

Grow into Full Ownership

- Progress clients through the life cycle end-to-end as trust is earned
- Take on client communication and onboarding
- Ultimately enable the owner to be away without work stalling

What We're Looking For

Essential:

- 56+ years' hands-on bookkeeping / accounting experience (production work, not just review)
- Full-cycle bookkeeping and confident, independent bank reconciliation proven for multiple clients
- Exposure to GST, payroll and year-end / self-assessment work
- Strong Excel skills
- Experience with Tally or an equivalent accounting package
- Honest, reliable, and a stable work history
- A self-starter mindset
- Interest in growing into a broader, client-facing role over time
- Able to work 10:00am 5:00pm, MondayFriday UK time, on a minimum one-year arrangement
- Comfortable working via remote access to a UK-based office computer (client data stays in the UK)
- Excellent written and spoken English

Preferred Background:

- Direct experience with UK clients or a UK accountancy practice (a strong bonus, not required)
- Familiarity with VAT / MTD, PAYE payroll, or UK self-assessment

Technical Requirements

- Own laptop or desktop computer (minimum 8GB RAM)
- Stable, high-speed internet connection
- Smartphone for communication apps
- Quiet, professional working environment

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