# General Accountant (UK Accountant) - Remote

> OnlyExperts · Philippines (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-03-14

**Workplace:** remote

## Description

### 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, QuickBooks, 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.

### Job Title

**General Accountant (UK Clients)**

### Employment Type

Full-Time  
40 hours per week

### Work Setup

Remote / Work from Home

### Work Schedule

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)

### Key Responsibilities

### General Accounting

-   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**

### Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

-   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**

### Reconciliations

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

### VAT and Compliance

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

### Financial Reporting

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

### Client Communication

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

### Required Qualifications

-   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**
-   **QuickBooks**
-   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

### Preferred Qualifications

-   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**
-   **PayPal**
-   **Wise**

-   Experience working in **outsourcing or offshore accounting environments**

### Technical Skills

Candidates should have experience with some of the following:

-   Xero
-   Sage
-   QuickBooks
-   Dext / Receipt Bank
-   Hubdoc
-   Excel / Google Sheets
-   Financial reporting tools

### Work Requirements

-   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**

### Key Competencies

-   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

### What Success Looks Like in This Role

-   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

## Apply

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