Entry-level bookkeeper

We are a growing accountancy practice specialising in bookkeeping, tax, and accounting services for individuals and small businesses, with a focus on Uber drivers, taxi drivers, and other private-hire drivers. As our client base expands alongside Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements, we are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Bookkeeper to join our fully remote team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop practical bookkeeping and accounting skills while working with a diverse range of clients.

Key Responsibilities

- Record and categorise clients' bank transactions quarterly, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Review bank statements and supporting documents to identify business income and expenses.
- Process purchase invoices, receipts, and other financial documents, escalating discrepancies or missing information as needed.
- Maintain up-to-date and organised electronic bookkeeping records for each client.
- Prepare quarterly bookkeeping records and income/expense summaries, particularly for self-employed clients such as Uber and private-hire drivers.
- Compile MTD reports and digital submissions for senior accountant review, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements.
- Record and categorise VAT-related sales and purchase transactions, assist with VAT return workings, and reconcile VAT records.
- Maintain organised digital files, request missing client documents, and monitor quarterly deadlines.
- Communicate professionally with clients and colleagues to resolve queries and gather necessary information.
- Support general bookkeeping, accounting, and administrative tasks as required.

Required Qualifications

- Basic understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles.
- Strong numerical skills with keen attention to detail.
- Good written and verbal communication abilities.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines.
- Reliable internet connection and a suitable remote working environment.
- Willingness to learn new accounting software and digital bookkeeping processes.
- Responsible handling of confidential financial information.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Basic knowledge of UK self-employment taxation and VAT.
- Familiarity with HMRC and Making Tax Digital regulations.
- Previous experience processing bank transactions, invoices, or receipts is advantageous but not essential.
- Training will be provided on bookkeeping procedures, accounting software, MTD workflows, and client record management.
- Gain hands-on experience in bookkeeping, quarterly tax reporting, VAT preparation, and the daily operations of a UK accountancy practice.
- The ideal candidate will be accurate, methodical, trustworthy, proactive in identifying errors, comfortable working independently in a remote setting, and willing to seek guidance when needed.

This full-time, fully remote position offers a monthly salary of Rs40,000. We welcome applications from entry-level candidates eager to build a career in bookkeeping and accounting. Interested individuals should submit their CV along with a brief summary of their bookkeeping or accounting knowledge, availability, and relevant software experience.