Bookkeeper (Talent Pool)

Role Overview

Key Challenges You’ll Face

• Scaling bookkeeping processes for fast-growing small and mid-sized enterprises with rising transaction volumes


• Managing multi-currency entries, varied ERP setups, and evolving UK regulatory requirements


• Bridging communication gaps with UK finance teams, auditors, tax advisors, and other stakeholders across time zones


• Safeguarding data integrity and preventing procedural misalignments in a fully remote environment

Impact You’ll Deliver

• Timely, error-free month-end closes that provide clients with real-time insights on cash flow, margins, and profitability


• Streamlined AP/AR workflows and tighter internal controls to accelerate invoicing, reduce costs, and build client trust


• Accurate bank reconciliations and statutory filings (including VAT returns) that keep clients compliant with UK standards


• Clear, actionable financial reports and analyses that inform client leadership on budgeting, investment, and growth strategies

Responsibilities

• Process and post day-to-day transactions: supplier invoices, credit-card expenses, receipts, and payments in line with client policies


• Execute thorough bank and credit-card reconciliations; investigate and resolve any discrepancies promptly


• Support month-end and year-end close activities: prepare journals, trial balances, variance analyses, management reports, and VAT returns


• Maintain the general ledger and prepare monthly financial statements under IFRS and UK GAAP principles


• Assist with payroll processing, employee expense reimbursements, and annual audit preparations by providing required documentation


• Recommend and implement process enhancements and internal-control improvements to drive efficiency and accuracy


• Handle multi-currency and intercompany transactions with precision and maintain clear, proactive communication with UK-based finance teams

Requirements

• 3–5 years of hands-on bookkeeping, AP/AR, or general accounting experience


• Proficiency with accounting platforms (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) and comfort learning new ERP systems


• Advanced Excel skills: pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data validation, and basic macros


• Solid understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP, including VAT procedures and statutory compliance


• Self-starter mindset, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a remote setup


• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, especially across different time zones


• Reliable high-speed internet connection and a quiet, professional home-office environment

Preferred Qualifications

• AAT diploma or equivalent local accounting qualification


• Part-qualified or completed professional certification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, ACMA, CPA)


• Prior experience supporting multinational or EMEA finance operations


• Proven track record with multi-currency bookkeeping and cross-border reporting


• Familiarity with remote collaboration tools (Teams, Zoom, Slack) and virtual workflow platforms

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