Accounting Assistant (UK/EU, Xero) - Part-Time WFH

Deployed Philippines Inc.; Pasig; Remote; PHP 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leaves entitlement

HMO

Life insurance upon hire

Job summary

Deployed Philippines Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented bookkeeper to support our finance team across UK and NL entities. You will handle daily bank reconciliations in Xero, process invoices, manage ledgers, and ensure VAT compliance in accordance with UK/EU guidelines.

You will collaborate with the Finance Director and cross-functional teams to maintain accurate records, support timely invoicing, and monitor outstanding balances in a fast-moving consumer goods environment.

Qualifications

• Accounting/finance administration experience.
• Experience with reconciliations and ledgers.
• Familiarity with VAT rules (UK/EU).
• Experience with multi-entity UK & NL processes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out bank reconciliations for UK and NL entities in Xero.
• Post purchase invoices with correct coding and tax treatment.
• Input and process sales invoices and maintain customer records.
• Reconcile customer and supplier payments against invoices.
• Verify VAT treatment on invoices per UK/EU guidelines.
• Investigate discrepancies in invoices, payments, and bank transactions.
• Maintain accounting documentation and provide finance support as directed by the Finance Director.
• Monitor aged debt and credit control.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Bank reconciliations

Purchase & Sales ledger

VAT knowledge

Excel

Xero

UK/EU accounting practices

FMCG experience

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

About Deployed

Deployed is an established BPO firm specializing in workforce solutions. We partner with a range of globally minded businesses, from start-ups to large corporations across a range of industries.

Our expert team of recruiters at Deployed will work closely with you to create a career change that challenges, motivates, and excites you. We take the time to understand your ambitions to ensure an effective job match and place you in a business where you'll perform your best. You'll be supported at every step to ensure success- from job searching and placement to a robust onboarding process to ongoing HR, office, and IT support. Deployed is committed to offering you holistic support at every step to ensure you succeed, have the best work experience and a rewarding career.

What You'll Do in the Role

Core Bookkeeping & Financial Duties:

• Carry out regular bank reconciliations for both UK and Netherlands (NL) entities in Xero.
• Post purchase invoices accurately into Xero with correct account coding and tax treatment.
• Input and process sales invoices while maintaining up-to-date customer records.
• Reconcile customer and supplier payments against outstanding sales and purchase invoices.
• Verify VAT treatment on purchase and sales invoices according to applicable UK and Netherlands guidelines.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies relating to invoices, payments, and bank transactions.
• Ensure proper filing, organization, and maintenance of all supporting accounting documentation.
• Provide general bookkeeping and administrative finance support as directed by the Finance Director.
• Credit Control & Aged Debt Management: Monitor outstanding customer balances and maintain the aged debtor ledger.

Skills /Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping, accounts assistant, or finance administration experience.
• Proven experience with bank and payment reconciliations.
• Good understanding of purchase ledger and sales ledger processes.
• Basic knowledge of VAT rules and VAT invoice requirements (UK/EU context).
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational skills to handle dual entities (UK & NL).
• Confident communication skills for following up with customers on outstanding balances.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and standard office applications.
• Desirable / Good-to-Have Hands-on experience using Xero accounting software.
• Prior experience working with UK or European accounting practices and tax structures.
• Experience supporting fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) or high-volume wholesale trading businesses.

Why you should join our team!

Leaves entitlement, HMO and life insurance upon hire!

Ready to take on the next challenge? If you’re looking for an organisation with outstanding career-development opportunities, amazing work-life culture, and comprehensive benefits crafted to support work-life harmony, you might be a perfect fit at Deployed!

At Deployed, we truly believe that our team is the core highlight of our brand. With our goal of being a top business partner for our global clients, we take it as a responsibility to build a diverse, inclusive, and growth-oriented work environment where employees of all backgrounds and lifestyles feel a sense of belonging, mutual respect, and kindness.