We are looking for a Bookkeeper / Accountant to join our team on a full-time, long-term basis. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in bookkeeping, VAT, and accounting, with UK bookkeeping and accounting experience preferred.
Position: Bookkeeper / Accountant
Work Type: Full-Time | Remote
Working Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM UK Time
Probation: 3 months, followed by a long-term contract subject to performance
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting tasks
- Perform accurate and timely data entry
- Handle VAT-related work and maintain relevant records
- Maintain accurate financial records and accounts
- Work with UK-based clients and follow UK accounting practices
- Ensure deadlines are consistently met
- Identify issues and take a proactive approach to resolving them
- Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience in bookkeeping and/or accounting
- Good understanding of VAT
- Strong data entry and numerical skills
- UK bookkeeping/accounting experience is preferred
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Reliable and committed to meeting deadlines
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
*The following are* *not mandatory, but preference will be given to candidates who have:*
- Hands-on experience with cloud-based bookkeeping/accounting software, particularly:
- Xero
- QuickBooks
- FreeAgent
- Experience working with UK-based clients
- Relevant accounting/finance qualifications or education, such as:
- ACCA (Pursuing)
- CA Inter
- M.Com
- MBA (Finance/Accounting preferred)
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Fully remote working
- Full-time, fixed working hours
- Opportunity to work with UK-based clients
- 3-month probation period with the prospect for a long-term contract
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