Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced Financial Accountant with practical experience in preparing financial accounts for small to medium-sized businesses. The ideal candidate should be able to work independently from bookkeeping records, spreadsheets, and accounting software to prepare complete financial statements.
This is a client-facing role where you will work directly with our UK-based client and collaborate closely with our Cebu-based accounting team to support accounting operations and deliver accurate financial reports. You will be expected to communicate professionally, manage assigned accounting tasks, and coordinate with both the client and internal team to ensure smooth and timely completion of work.
Candidates with experience handling UK, US, Australian, or Philippine business accounts are welcome to apply. Training on UK-specific accounting requirements and internal processes will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare complete financial accounts for small to medium-sized businesses using bookkeeping records, spreadsheets, and accounting software.
- Prepare profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
- Assist with the preparation of year-end financial accounts.
- Review trial balances and identify discrepancies or unusual transactions.
- Prepare and post necessary accounting adjustments, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and journal entries.
- Review and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records before finalizing accounts.
- Analyze financial information and resolve accounting discrepancies where necessary.
- Maintain organized and accurate accounting documentation.
- Work directly with the UK-based client on accounting requirements, financial information, and assigned deliverables.
- Coordinate regularly with the Cebu-based accounting team to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Provide updates, clarify accounting queries, and communicate any issues or concerns to the appropriate parties.
- Work independently through the accounts preparation process while meeting deadlines.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience preparing financial accounts for small to medium-sized businesses.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare a complete set of financial statements from underlying accounting records.
- Good understanding of profit and loss accounts, balance sheets, and trial balances.
- Practical knowledge of year-end adjustments, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and journal entries.
- Experience using accounting software, spreadsheets, and other financial tools.
- Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to work directly with a UK-based client.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with a Cebu-based team and work independently when required.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple accounting tasks and meet deadlines.
Preferred Experience
- Experience in preparing year-end accounts for small to medium-sized businesses.
- Experience handling financial accounts for UK, US, Australian, or Philippine businesses.
- Experience working in an accounting firm, outsourcing company, or finance and accounting department.
- Previous experience in a client-facing accounting role is an advantage.
- Familiarity with UK accounting standards is an advantage but not required.