Job Title: UK Bookkeeper
Experience: 3 to 6 Years
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
Work Mode: Work from Office (WFO)
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Working Hours: UK Business Hours (UK GMT/BST shifts)
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented UK Bookkeeper with 36 years of relevant experience in accounting and bookkeeping, preferably working with UK-based clients or accounting practices.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing day-to-day bookkeeping activities, performing reconciliations, supporting VAT returns, and assisting with month-end financial reporting.

The candidate should have a good understanding of UK accounting practices, accounting software, and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Day-to-Day Bookkeeping

- Maintain accurate financial records and accounting entries.
- Record sales, purchase invoices, expenses, and other financial transactions.
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Perform bank, credit card, and supplier statement reconciliations.
- Maintain and update general ledgers and nominal accounts.
- Ensure proper categorisation and coding of financial transactions.

2. UK VAT & Tax Support

- Assist in preparing and reviewing UK VAT returns.
- Understand standard-rated, zero-rated, and exempt VAT transactions.
- Ensure accurate VAT coding and supporting documentation.
- Assist with Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance.
- Support the preparation of VAT workings and reconciliations.

3. Month-End Accounting

- Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Assist with month-end closing activities.
- Prepare trial balances and general ledger schedules.
- Assist in preparing Profit & Loss statements and Balance Sheets.
- Identify discrepancies and resolve accounting queries.

4. Accounts Payable & Receivable

- Process supplier invoices and customer invoices.
- Monitor outstanding receivables and payables.




- Assist with payment processing and allocation.
- Follow up on outstanding customer balances.
- Maintain accurate vendor and customer records.

5. Client Coordination & Reporting

- Coordinate with UK clients and internal finance teams.
- Respond to routine accounting queries.
- Maintain proper documentation and audit trails.
- Ensure timely completion of assigned accounting tasks.
- Adhere to agreed service standards and reporting deadlines.

Required Skills & Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- 3–6 years of relevant experience in bookkeeping/accounting.
- Experience handling UK accounting and bookkeeping processes is preferred.
- Good understanding of UK VAT and basic UK accounting principles.
- Hands-on experience with at least one or more of the following:

- Xero
- QuickBooks Online
- Sage

- Valuable knowledge of MS Excel and accounting reconciliations.
- Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple clients and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

- AAT, ACCA, or other accounting qualifications (completed or pursuing) will be an advantage.
- Experience working with UK accounting firms or UK-based businesses.
- Familiarity with UK GAAP / FRS 102.
- Experience with Making Tax Digital and UK VAT compliance.

Working Conditions

- Work from Office – Bangalore.
- Monday to Friday working schedule.
- Working hours aligned with UK business hours.
- Shift timings will adjust in accordance with UK daylight saving changes (GMT/BST).
- No regular weekend working.

What We Offer

- Opportunity to work with UK-based clients.
- Exposure to UK accounting standards and practices.
- Professional development and learning opportunities.
- Collaborative and growth-oriented working environment.
- Long-term career opportunities in UK accounting and finance operations.

Interested candidates can share their updated CV along with details of their accounting software experience and current/expected CTC.

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