Senior Accountant - UK Clients

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

📋 Description

• Prepare and assess UK year-end accounts, corporation tax computations, CT600s, and VAT returns in compliance with Making Tax Digital.

• Oversee the work of accountants and bookkeepers within a five-member team pod.

• Provide explanations for corrections and assist team members in achieving accurate results on their first attempt.

• Follow up with UK clients regarding any missing documentation.

• Alert the Senior Accounts Manager about any potential risks to deadlines.

• Communicate directly with UK clients via email to request information or clarify requirements.

• Ensure precise maintenance of client records and workflow data.

• Utilize and contribute to the development of AI tools within products and workflows.

• Initially support around 300 small business clients in the UK, with growth anticipated to approximately 500 by 2027.

• Collaborate with a UK-based Senior Accounts Manager and current UK teams until the new manager is appointed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be at least part-qualified: CA or CA Intermediate (India), CPA (Philippines), or an ACCA member, or have passed all ACCA Applied Skills papers.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in accounting.

• At least 2 years of experience preparing UK year-end accounts, CT600s, and VAT returns for small businesses within a UK practice or outsourcing firm.

• A minimum of 1 year of experience reviewing the work of other accountants or bookkeepers.

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

• Competent written English skills for direct communication with UK clients via email.

• Must be located in India or the Philippines, with the legal right to work in those countries.

• Availability to work a shift that overlaps with UK business hours.

• Familiarity with FRS 102 and FRS 105 standards.

• Understanding of Making Tax Digital regulations and VAT returns.

• Eagerness to utilize and contribute to the development of AI tools.

• Capability to satisfy background screening criteria, which includes education verification, criminal history checks, political exposure assessment, and bankruptcy or adverse credit evaluations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work opportunities.

• Flexible start and end times to meet family or personal needs.

• Option for fully remote work from any location in the world for one month each year.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedules.

• Employee share ownership plan available for eligible employees.

• Access to internal and external training programs.

• Responsibility and autonomy in your role.

• A diverse and inclusive workplace environment.

• Work for a B Corp-certified organization with a purpose-driven culture.