Job Description Subject Matter Expert

(SME) / Product Owner Bookkeeping

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and define bookkeeping-related software features and ensure alignment with

UK accounting industry standards.

- Gather business requirements and produce detailed specifications, workflows,

mock-ups, and product documentation.

- Collaborate with development and QA teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and

user-friendly bookkeeping features.

- Drive AI-first product innovation by identifying opportunities to automate

bookkeeping workflows and improve operational efficiency.

- Provide subject matter expertise on bookkeeping processes, accounting

treatments, VAT handling, reconciliations, and compliance requirements.

- Review and validate bookkeeping-related developments and ensure accuracy of

accounting logic within the platform.

- Troubleshoot bookkeeping and accounting-related issues and provide practical

resolutions.

- Support process improvement initiatives and contribute towards continuous

product enhancement.

- Assist with bookkeeping data migrations and integrations across platforms such as

Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, FreeAgent, Dext, and similar systems.

- Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure customer requirements and

operational challenges are effectively addressed.

- Maintain high standards of accuracy, delivery quality, and turnaround times.

Required Skills & Experience

- Strong understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles within a UK

environment.





- Hands-on experience with multiple bookkeeping/accounting software platforms

such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, FreeAgent, Dext, etc.

- Good understanding of:
- Bank reconciliations
- VAT processes and submissions
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Payroll and bookkeeping workflows
- Financial reporting
- Ability to analyse bookkeeping discrepancies and provide practical solutions.
- Robust communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Good working knowledge of Excel and reporting tools.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced

environment.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement mindset.
- Interest in innovation, automation, and AI-driven accounting solutions.
- Preferred Qualifications and Experience

- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
- AAT / ACCA / ACA / CA Inter or equivalent qualification preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or accounting software

environments.

- 36 years preferred.
- Experience within an accounting practice, outsourcing, or SaaS/software business

environment would be advantageous.

Key Competencies

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving mindset

Process improvement focus

Team collaboration

Time management and prioritisation

Innovation and AI-first thinking

If you interested, Share me your CV at.

Riya Mishra

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