Job Overview:

Are you a Xero-certified accounting professional with deep expertise in UK bookkeeping and multi-client portfolio management?

Join a growing UK accounting practice as a Senior UK Bookkeeper, where your technical precision will directly drive client success. To thrive in this role, you must hold a valid, verifiable Xero certification and bring proven experience managing multiple client accounts, ideally within a UK practice environment. Your daily impact will rely on your solid mastery of UK bookkeeping standards, VAT regulations, and HMRC compliance as you record and reconcile transactions, prepare VAT returns, and maintain organized financial records. We are looking for an independent, detail-oriented professional who exercises sound judgment with sensitive data, follows standard operating procedures carefully, and communicates seamlessly with suppliers and clients. If you are ready to leverage your UK compliance and Xero expertise in a dynamic, supportive practice, we would love to hear from you!

Client Overview:

Our client is a UK-based accounting practice providing professional bookkeeping and financial management services to a diverse portfolio of clients. Utilizing modern accounting platforms and digital document management systems, the firm maintains accurate financial records, streamlines accounting processes, and ensures strict compliance with UK financial regulations.

Schedule:

Full-Time, UK time zone Monday - Friday, 0:00 AM/PM - 0:00 AM/PM GMT/BST, with 1 hour unpaid/paid break (40 work hours per week))

Responsibilities:

• Bookkeeping & Financial Record Management: Manage day-to-day bookkeeping across multiple client accounts using Xero, QuickFile, and FreeAgent; accurately record, categorize, and reconcile transactions while investigating and resolving discrepancies in accordance with client procedures.
• VAT Preparation & UK Tax Compliance: Prepare and validate VAT returns in line with UK VAT and HMRC regulations, strictly following internal review and authorization workflows (never filing returns or making significant adjustments without supervising accountant approval) and escalating questionable transactions.
• Supplier & Client Coordination: Communicate professionally with suppliers and clients to request outstanding invoices, statements, and supporting documents, maintaining clear logs of all follow-ups and unresolved transaction queries.
• Document Management & Reconciliation: Use HubDoc to collect, organize, and match receipts and invoices against recorded transactions, preparing monthly reports to track and follow up on missing documentation.
• Payroll & Financial Entries: Work alongside BrightPay to process and record wage-related accounting entries, reconciling payroll figures and reporting any discrepancies.
• Documentation & Quality Control: Maintain clear working notes of completed tasks, outstanding items, and accounting queries; follow client-specific SOPs, meet agreed deadlines, and maintain consistent communication with the supervising accountant.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper or Senior Bookkeeper managing multiple client accounts, preferably within a UK accounting practice
• Valid and verifiable Xero certification (mandatory; subject to independent verification directly with Xero)
• Solid understanding of UK bookkeeping practices, VAT regulations, and HMRC compliance requirements
• Demonstrated experience preparing VAT returns and reconciling financial records
• Strong working knowledge of bank reconciliations, transaction categorization, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• High attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy and error prevention
• Ability to strictly follow accounting procedures, internal controls, and review/approval workflows without unauthorized adjustments
• Strong organizational, documentation, and working-note habits
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for liaising with clients, suppliers, and supervising accountants
• High professional integrity, confidentiality, and accountability when handling sensitive financial data
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a remote environment

Nice to Have:

• Experience using QuickFile and FreeAgent
• Familiarity with HubDoc for digital document collection and management
• Experience working with BrightPay or other UK payroll systems
• Completion of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) training or familiarity with UK AML compliance requirements
• Prior experience working within a regulated UK accounting practice
• Experience supporting clients across diverse industries with varying levels of financial record organization

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.

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