Philippines Remote (Global) Full-time

OnlyExperts is hiring a General Accountant (UK Accountant) - Remote

About the Role

We are a B2B Hotel Tech Scaleup seeking a General Accountant to support our UK-based clients. In this remote role, you will be responsible for managing daily accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards and HMRC regulations.

What You'll Do

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies.
  • Maintain reconciliation documentation and schedules.
  • Prepare and assist with VAT returns.
  • Support HMRC compliance requirements and ensure proper documentation.
  • Assist with year-end accounts preparation.
  • Prepare monthly management reports and assist with budgeting and forecasting.
  • Support preparation of financial reports for directors and external accountants.
  • Work closely with UK-based finance teams, accountants, and business owners.
  • Respond to accounting-related queries and assist with financial analysis.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a 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 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.

Nice to Have

  • CPA (Philippines) or ACCA / CIMA exposure.
  • 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 Stack

  • Accounting: Xero, Sage, QuickBooks
  • Productivity: Dext / Receipt Bank, Hubdoc, Excel / Google Sheets
  • Financial Reporting: Financial reporting tools

Team & Environment

You will work closely with UK-based finance teams, accountants, and business owners.

Work Mode

This is a fully remote position open to candidates based in the Philippines.

Required Skills
XeroSageQuickBooksDextReceipt BankHubdocExcelGoogle SheetsFinancial ReportingUK GAAPUK VATGeneral AccountingBookkeeping
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Posted 12 days ago