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SleekAccountant - UK Clients - Remote
Sleek, a recognized financial technology and corporate services provider operating in Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the UK, is hiring an Accountant to manage UK clients…
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Sleek, a recognized financial technology and corporate services provider operating in Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the UK, is hiring an Accountant to manage UK clients in a remote capacity. The firm delivers digital back-office solutions utilizing proprietary technology and artificial intelligence to assist micro entrepreneurs and small businesses. In this remote position, the individual will operate within a dedicated pod of five professionals led by a UK-based Senior Accounts…
Job Description
Sleek, a recognized financial technology and corporate services provider operating in Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the UK, is hiring an Accountant to manage UK clients in a remote capacity. The firm delivers digital back-office solutions utilizing proprietary technology and artificial intelligence to assist micro entrepreneurs and small businesses.
In this remote position, the individual will operate within a dedicated pod of five professionals led by a UK-based Senior Accounts Manager. The team handles hundreds of UK small business accounts. Duties include maintaining accurate client records, preparing value-added tax filings, compiling preliminary year-end financial reports, and eventually generating corporation tax returns. The ideal candidate takes ownership of tasks, exercises precision, communicates effectively, and embraces technological tools.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily bookkeeping tasks inside Xero, encompassing bank reconciliations as well as sales and purchase ledgers.
- Process month-end and year-end adjustments.
- Compile value-added tax returns adhering to Making Tax Digital guidelines.
- Draft year-end accounts and corporation tax returns.
- Review own work prior to submission and implement feedback from senior reviewers.
- Contact clients proactively for missing documentation and alert supervisors regarding potential deadline risks.
- Maintain workflow data and client records accurately.
- Utilize artificial intelligence workflow software developed by the company.
Requirements
- Minimum of two years of accounting experience, featuring at least one year handling UK clients with bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, and VAT returns.
- Proficiency with cloud accounting software such as Xero or QuickBooks.
- Written English proficiency sufficient for direct email communication with UK clients.
- Reside in India or the Philippines with legal authorization to work there.
- Capability to work a shift schedule that overlaps with UK business hours.
Qualifications
- Possession of a commerce, accounting, or finance degree such as a B.Com or BS Accountancy.
- Prior experience drafting UK year-end accounts or CT600 tax returns.
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary packages with paid time off and holiday schedules.
- Eligibility for an employee share ownership plan for certain staff members.
- Flexibility to work remotely, including one month per year fully remote from anywhere worldwide.
- Access to internal and external training programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is this job located?
This is a remote role for candidates based in India or the Philippines who have the legal right to work there and can cover hours overlapping with UK business hours.
What experience is required for the Accountant position?
Applicants must have a relevant degree in accounting, commerce, or finance, plus at least two years of general accounting experience that includes a minimum of one year working on UK client accounts.
What is the salary for this role?
The specific salary is not stated in the job posting, though the employer mentions paying competitive market salaries.
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