UK Bookkeeper

**Role: UK Bookkeeper**

**Contract:** Part-time Remote Contractor _(_**_20 hours weekly / 80 hours monthly_**_)_

**Business Hours:** Monday to Friday, Flexible within 8 AM - 5 PM PST

**Preferred Location:** Philippines

**Rate:** $6 - $10 USD hourly / $480 - $800 USD monthly (_Salary negotiable based on experience and location)_

**Availability to Start:** Immediately

**Client's Profile**

A US-based groundbreaking company committed to transforming societal perspectives on hair loss. Specializing in high-quality wigs, this venture empowers individuals to make personal choices about their appearance. Rejecting societal judgments, the company prioritizes self-love and acceptance. It encourages embracing authenticity, where confidence is enhanced, not altered by a wig. Here, individuals are invited to be unapologetically themselves, recognizing that they are more than their hair.

**What You'll Do**

As a UK Bookkeeper, you will be responsible for providing part-time, remote bookkeeping support for UK-based operations, ensuring accurate financial records, timely reconciliations, and full compliance with UK accounting standards and regulations. This role serves as a reliable financial support function, maintaining the integrity of day-to-day transaction management, documentation, and reporting processes. You are a detail-oriented and proactive professional who ensures financial data is accurate, organized, and audit-ready while supporting consistent reporting and regulatory compliance. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

* Maintain accurate day-to-day bookkeeping records in accordance with UK accounting standards and regulations.
* Record and reconcile transactions, including income, expenses, and bank statements.
* Support the preparation of monthly and periodic financial reports for review and approval.
* Ensure proper categorization and documentation of financial transactions.
* Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tracking.
* Support VAT-related recordkeeping and reporting preparation, as required.
* Maintain organized financial files and documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
* Coordinate with internal stakeholders or external accountants as needed.
* Identify discrepancies or issues and escalate them promptly.
* Follow established financial processes, controls, and reporting timelines to ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
* Support the transition from Sage to QuickBooks Online, including data migration support, validation of opening balances, and ongoing bookkeeping in QuickBooks Online (QBO).

**What You Should Have**

**Must-haves:**

* Minimum of 2 years of UK Bookkeeping experience or equivalent educational background.
* At least 1 year of experience working remotely with clients in the UK or similar markets.
* Proven experience as a Bookkeeper or Accounting Assistant, supporting UK-based businesses.
* Working knowledge of UK bookkeeping practices, including VAT recordkeeping.
* Experience with accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar.
* Experience working with multi-currency transactions.
* Prior exposure to monthly management accounts preparation.
* Experience coordinating with external UK accountants or auditors.
* Experience supporting UK-based SMEs or agencies.
* Strong understanding of transaction categorization, reconciliations, and financial documentation.
* High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
* Familiarity with using project management tools such as Asana and similar.
* Ability to work part-time with consistent availability and meet reporting deadlines.

**Technology Specifications:**

* Minimum 50 Mbps Internet Speed
* Windows 11 or MacOS 15 Sequoia
* Minimum Intel i5 8th gen with 8GB RAM or Apple M1 chip with 8GB RAM
* Webcam and Headset
* Designated Quiet Office Space

**Nice-to-haves:**

* Familiarity with UK VAT returns, MTD (Making Tax Digital), or HMRC reporting workflows.
* Familiarity with document management or workflow tools in finance teams.

**Who You Are**

We're looking for someone who:

* Is detail-oriented and has a strong commitment to accuracy and compliance.
* Is dependable and deadline-driven, with consistent follow-through.
* Is organized and methodical in managing financial records and documentation.
* Handles sensitive financial information with professionalism and discretion.
* Communicates clearly and is comfortable coordinating with accountants and stakeholders.
* Is self-directed and reliable in a remote work environment.