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, Quick Books, 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.

General Accountant (UK Clients)

Full-Time
40 hours per week

Remote / Work from Home

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)

• 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

• 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

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

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

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

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

• 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
• Quick Books
• 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

• 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
• Pay Pal
• Wise
• Experience working in outsourcing or offshore accounting environments

Candidates should have experience with some of the following:

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

• 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

• 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

• 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