Accountant – UK Clients

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Prepare bookkeeping, VAT returns, and draft year-end accounts for small business clients in the UK.

• Maintain up-to-date client records in Xero, which includes handling bank reconciliations, sales and purchase ledgers, as well as month- and year-end adjustments.

• Prepare VAT returns in accordance with Making Tax Digital for review.

• Draft year-end accounts and, with sufficient experience, prepare corporation tax returns.

• Review work before submission and implement necessary corrections.

• Follow up with clients regarding missing records and escalate any risks related to deadlines to the Senior Accountant.

• Ensure client records and workflow data are accurate and up-to-date.

• Utilize AI tools integrated within Sleek’s products and workflows.

• Aim to prepare draft year-end accounts and CT600s by the end of month 12.

• Collaborate within a pod led by a Senior Accounts Manager based in the UK, serving small business clients across the UK.

⛳️ Requirements

• A degree in commerce, accounting, or finance (such as B.Com or BS Accountancy).

• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, including at least 1 year working with UK clients.

• Proficient in bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, and VAT returns.

• Confident in using Xero, QuickBooks, or a comparable cloud accounting software.

• Adequate written English skills to communicate via email with UK clients directly.

• Residing in India or the Philippines, with the legal right to work in those locations.

• Ability to work during hours that overlap with UK business times.

• Willingness to undergo relevant background checks, including education verification, criminal history, political exposure, and bankruptcy or adverse credit history checks.

• Preferred: experience in preparing draft UK year-end accounts or CT600s.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible remote work arrangements.

• Adjustable start times to support personal or family commitments.

• Opportunity to work remotely from any location in the world for one month each year.

• Generous paid time off and holiday policies.

• Eligibility for employee share ownership plans for select staff members.

• Access to internal and external training programs.

• Opportunity for responsibility and autonomy in personal and professional development.

• A diverse and inclusive workplace environment.

• A purpose-driven culture recognized by B Corp certification.