General Accountant (UK Accountant) - Remote

1 month, 1 week ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Finance and Accounting
OnlyExperts

OnlyExperts

OnlyExperts is an offshore recruiting firm that specializes in connecting highly skilled accounting and finance professionals from the Philippines and Latin America with companies in the US and Europe for full-time remote positions. The firm is led by experienced CFOs and accounting leaders, focusing on sourcing, screening, and vetting candidates with strong technical skills and English proficiency. OnlyExperts employs a thorough vetting process to ensure candidates meet client needs, including background checks and role customization based on specific industry requirements. They charge a flat fee of 25% of the candidate's annual salary, with no recurring fees and discounts available for multiple hires. The firm emphasizes quality by handling only full-time placements, allowing clients to hire directly through platforms like Remote.com or Deel.com.

staffing & recruiting
Founded 2024

Description

  • Manage full-cycle accounting processes, including journal entries, accruals, and general ledger maintenance.
  • Maintain accurate ledger accounts and supporting schedules.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close procedures.
  • Prepare management accounts and financial reports.
  • Process vendor invoices, accounts payable, customer invoicing, and accounts receivable collections.
  • Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
  • Prepare and assist with VAT returns and HMRC compliance requirements.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and preparation of reports for directors and external accountants.
  • Work closely with UK-based finance teams, accountants, and business owners.
  • Respond to accounting queries and support financial analysis needs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 3–7 years of accounting experience.
  • Experience working with UK companies or UK accounting processes.
  • Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and VAT regulations.
  • Experience with accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, or similar 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.
  • Reliable high-speed internet, a quiet home office, and a laptop or workstation capable of handling accounting software.
  • Availability to work full UK business hours.
  • CPA (Philippines) or ACCA/CIMA exposure is an advantage.
  • Experience preparing VAT returns and management accounts is preferred.
  • Experience supporting UK SMEs is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Dext/Receipt Bank, Hubdoc, Stripe, PayPal, or Wise is preferred.

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