Book Keeper

AZ Global Support; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to UK accounting standards

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative environment

Long-term career growth in UK finance

Work from Office – Bangalore

Job summary

AZ Global Support is seeking a skilled UK Bookkeeper to maintain precise financial records and support UK VAT and month-end processes from Bangalore. You will handle day-to-day bookkeeping, reconciliations, and client coordination for UK-based clients.

The role requires 3–6 years of relevant experience, familiarity with UK accounting practices, and hands-on use of Xero, QuickBooks Online, or Sage. Work hours align with UK business times, based in Bangalore.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting or Finance or related field.
• 3–6 years of bookkeeping/accounting experience, ideally UK focus.
• Knowledge of UK VAT, UK GAAP and MTD compliance is preferred.
• Hands-on with accounting software: Xero, QuickBooks Online, Sage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and entries for multiple UK clients.
• Process sales, purchases, expenses and AP/AR with proper coding.
• Perform bank, card and supplier reconciliations and month-end close.
• Prepare VAT returns, VAT workings and support MTD compliance.
• Coordinate with UK clients and internal teams, meet deadlines.

Skills

Bookkeeping

UK VAT knowledge

Month-end close

Reconciliations

MS Excel

UK accounting practices

Xero

QuickBooks Online

Sage

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Accounting/Finance

AAT/ACCA or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks Online

Sage

Job description

Job Title: UK Bookkeeper
Experience: 3 to 6 Years
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
Work Mode: Work from Office (WFO)
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Working Hours: UK Business Hours (UK GMT/BST shifts)
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented UK Bookkeeper with 36 years of relevant experience in accounting and bookkeeping, preferably working with UK-based clients or accounting practices.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing day-to-day bookkeeping activities, performing reconciliations, supporting VAT returns, and assisting with month-end financial reporting.

The candidate should have a good understanding of UK accounting practices, accounting software, and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Day-to-Day Bookkeeping

• Maintain accurate financial records and accounting entries.
• Record sales, purchase invoices, expenses, and other financial transactions.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Perform bank, credit card, and supplier statement reconciliations.
• Maintain and update general ledgers and nominal accounts.
• Ensure proper categorisation and coding of financial transactions.

2. UK VAT & Tax Support

• Assist in preparing and reviewing UK VAT returns.
• Understand standard-rated, zero-rated, and exempt VAT transactions.
• Ensure accurate VAT coding and supporting documentation.
• Assist with Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance.
• Support the preparation of VAT workings and reconciliations.

3. Month-End Accounting

• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end closing activities.
• Prepare trial balances and general ledger schedules.
• Assist in preparing Profit & Loss statements and Balance Sheets.
• Identify discrepancies and resolve accounting queries.

4. Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process supplier invoices and customer invoices.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and payables.
• Assist with payment processing and allocation.
• Follow up on outstanding customer balances.
• Maintain accurate vendor and customer records.

5. Client Coordination & Reporting

• Coordinate with UK clients and internal finance teams.
• Respond to routine accounting queries.
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails.
• Ensure timely completion of assigned accounting tasks.
• Adhere to agreed service standards and reporting deadlines.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in bookkeeping/accounting.
• Experience handling UK accounting and bookkeeping processes is preferred.
• Good understanding of UK VAT and basic UK accounting principles.
• Hands-on experience with at least one or more of the following:
  
  • Xero
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Sage
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and accounting reconciliations.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• AAT, ACCA, or other accounting qualifications (completed or pursuing) will be an advantage.
• Experience working with UK accounting firms or UK-based businesses.
• Familiarity with UK GAAP / FRS 102.
• Experience with Making Tax Digital and UK VAT compliance.

Working Conditions

• Work from Office – Bangalore.
• Monday to Friday working schedule.
• Working hours aligned with UK business hours.
• Shift timings will adjust in accordance with UK daylight saving changes (GMT/BST).
• No regular weekend working.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with UK-based clients.
• Exposure to UK accounting standards and practices.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Collaborative and growth-oriented working environment.
• Long-term career opportunities in UK accounting and finance operations.