Senior Accountant - REMOTE

Responsibilities:

• Data Entry & Account Reconciliation: Process financial transactions, maintain general ledger accuracy, and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.

• VAT & Accounts: Prepare value-added tax (VAT) returns, manage VAT calculations, and assist with the preparation of financial statements.

• Tax Return Preparation: Collaborate with the tax team to prepare accurate and timely corporate and individual tax returns.

• Junior Support & Mentorship: Review and mentor junior staff on accounting processes, VAT calculations, and tax return preparation.

• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Assist with the creation of financial reports, analyze trends, and provide insights to management.

• Stay Current on Regulations: Maintain a strong understanding of accounting principles, tax regulations, and relevant industry best practices.

Essential Qualifications:

• CA or ACCA qualified accountant.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working remotely with a UK-based accounting firm.

• Proven proficiency in accounting software including Xero, FreeAgent and VT.

• Strong understanding of VAT, accounting principles, and UK tax regulations.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a meticulous eye for detail.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor junior staff.

• A proactive and results-oriented team player with a positive attitude.

• Experience using video conferencing and collaboration tools for remote work is a plus. We use MS Teams.