General Accountant (UK Accountant) - Remote

General Accountant (UK Clients) – Remote

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented General Accountant to support UK-based clients across various industries. The role will be responsible for managing daily accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards and HMRC regulations.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and working with UK accounting systems such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, or similar platforms. The candidate must be comfortable working full-time (40 hours per week) aligned with UK business hours.

This is a fully remote role, supporting UK companies and finance teams.

Job Title

General Accountant (UK Clients)

Employment Type

Full-Time
40 hours per week

Work Setup

Remote / Work from Home

Work Schedule

Must be available to work UK business hours

Typical schedule example:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM UK Time
(approximately 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Philippines Time, depending on daylight savings)

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Manage full-cycle accounting processes, including journal entries, accruals, and general ledger maintenance
• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and supporting schedules
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing procedures
• Prepare management accounts and financial reports
• Ensure accounting records comply with UK GAAP and HMRC regulations

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Process vendor invoices and manage accounts payable
• Prepare and issue customer invoices
• Monitor and manage accounts receivable and collections
• Maintain accurate customer and supplier ledgers

Reconciliations

• Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain reconciliation documentation and schedules

VAT and Compliance

• Prepare and assist with VAT returns
• Support HMRC compliance requirements
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping
• Assist with year-end accounts preparation

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly management reports
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting
• Support preparation of financial reports for directors and external accountants

Client Communication

• Work closely with UK-based finance teams, accountants, and business owners
• Respond to accounting-related queries
• Assist with financial analysis and reporting needs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3–7 years of accounting experience
• Experience working with UK companies or UK accounting processes
• Solid knowledge of UK GAAP and VAT regulations
• Experience with accounting software such as:
• Xero
• Sage
• QuickBooks
• or similar accounting platforms
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
• Excellent English communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA (Philippines) or ACCA / CIMA exposure is an advantage
• Experience preparing VAT returns and management accounts
• Experience supporting UK small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs)
• Familiarity with tools such as:
• Dext / Receipt Bank
• Hubdoc
• Stripe
• PayPal
• Wise
• Experience working in outsourcing or offshore accounting environments

Technical Skills

Candidates should have experience with some of the following:

• Xero
• Sage
• QuickBooks
• Dext / Receipt Bank
• Hubdoc
• Excel / Google Sheets
• Financial reporting tools

Work Requirements

• Reliable high-speed internet connection
• Quiet and professional home office setup
• Personal laptop or workstation capable of handling accounting software
• Ability to work full UK business hours

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail
• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Professional client communication
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Accurate and timely financial reporting
• Clean and well-maintained accounting records
• Efficient month-end close process
• Strong collaboration with UK clients and finance teams
• Consistent compliance with UK accounting and tax regulations