Job Overview:

Our client, a leading British e-commerce company operating primarily in the United Kingdom, is looking for a dedicated Senior E-commerce Bookkeeper (Xero & Shopify) to become a key member of their team. This senior role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's financial operations and growth. If you are a skilled bookkeeper looking for an engaging and rewarding career with a passion for numbers, inventory management, and insightful financial analysis, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM UK, with 1 hour unpaid break (40 work hours per week)

Note: This role requires flexibility predominantly during UK business hours but may include occasional meetings with the Hong Kong office.

Responsibilities:

• Daily reconciliations of financial transactions
• Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) management, including managing draft invoices and bills, ensuring awareness of dates and deadlines, and daily account reconciliation
• Accurate and timely management of Profit & Loss (P&L) statements and Balance Sheets, ensuring all figures are correct, including stock inventory values and bill/invoice entries
• Ensuring accurate recognition of Shopify revenue, tracking e-commerce sales, and reconciling income to Shopify orders on a daily basis
• Inventory management and analysis across four locations (HK, China Mainland, USA, and UK), including managing stock levels and SKU quantities
• Proficiency in Xero accounting software, with full understanding of account ledgers and the ability to ensure the team understands each ledger in the accounts
• Lodging VAT returns, collaborating with the UK accountant to understand the monthly submission procedure, and completing the process every month
• Providing insightful analysis on cash flow forecasts, budgeting, and contributing to the company's growth

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper or in a similar role
• Bookkeeping for e-commerce experience, preferably with Shopify
• Solid understanding of inventory management
• Proficiency in Xero accounting software
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaborate with the team
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new tasks and responsibilities, such as lodging VAT returns and having some international experience

Technical Requirements (Laptop/Desktop):

• Windows OS Processor: Intel i3 - 6th Generation/Ryzen 5 - 3rd Generation
• Mac OS Processor: Intel i5 - 6th Generation
• RAM: 8GB and up
• Operating System: Windows 10/Catalina and Up Only
• At least 25 Mbps Internet speed

Independent Contractor Perks:

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations

Note:

Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.