Senior Associate Accountant

Curran Daly & Associates; Philippines; On-site; PHP 2,191,000 - 2,921,000; Full time

Job summary

Curran Daly & Associates, a Philippines-based accounting firm, seeks an Accountant (US/UK) to join our team. You will handle bookkeeping, payroll, and end-to-end accounting for UK/US clients using Xero and QuickBooks, and manage junior staff with oversight on deliverables.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and at least 3 years of experience, with strong Excel/Sheets skills, English fluency, and the ability to work under tight deadlines in a hybrid setup based in Makati City.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years' finance and accounting experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets, including spreadsheet formulas
• English language proficiency
• Experience with US/UK accounting/bookkeeping environments preferred
• Ability to manage multiple clients simultaneously and meet strict deadlines

Responsibilities

• Communicate directly with clients via email and phone
• Lead weekly calls and follow up on tasks/requests
• Handle US and/or UK bookkeeping, payroll (including pension registration), and end-to-end accounting and reporting for clients using Xero
• Onboard new clients, including regular check-ins
• Review bookkeeping performed by junior staff and provide support as needed
• Perform cleanup and accounts reconciliation of books
• Prepare and review UK VAT returns for each client
• Handle UK VAT and Payroll/PAYE setup and registrations, and oversee the company secretarial process
• Perform necessary adjustments for tax return preparation
• Notice periods: 60 days; 90 days during December shutdown

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Multi-client management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organized

Independent work

Working under pressure

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE Accountant (US/UK)

Job Rank (follow D&V rank)

Senior Associate

Service Line Client Service

Department Operations - Team Marly

Reporting To Senior Associate

Work Schedule (shift) Mid-shift

Work Schedule (days) Mondays to Fridays

Work Schedule (time) 3:0 PM to 12:00 AM

Specifics of Work Schedule (others)

N/A

Holiday to be followed Philippine Holiday

Specifics of Holiday to be followed or indicated N/A if not applicable

N/A

Work Setup Hybrid

Specifics of Work Setup Required onsite during monthly and quarterly team meetings and when required by the manager/client

Office Assignment MAKATI CITY

Employment Type Regular (6 months probation period)

Employment Type (duration of project based in months) or indicate N/A if not applicable

N/A

Overtime Pay Eligibility Yes

Specifics of Overtime N/A

FOR CLIENT SERVICE DIVISION ONLY

Client Information/ Brief Background

With Consent

Client Name Standard Ledger

Client Industry Accounting Firm

Client Location United Kingdom

JOB OVERVIEW

Accountant (US/UK)

The Accountant is responsible for performing a range of operational tasks and managing junior staff

(if any) in relation to bookkeeping, accounting, reporting and compliance tasks for Standard Ledger

UK (SL UK) clients.

SL UK is a UK-based accounting firm dedicated to supporting start-up businesses, helping founders and business owners succeed by effectively managing their financials.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate directly with clients and sub-clients via email and phone
• Lead weekly calls and follow up on tasks/requests
• Handle US and/or UK bookkeeping, payroll (including pension registration), and end-to-end accounting and reporting for clients using Xero
• Onboard new clients, including regular check-ins
• Review bookkeeping processed by junior staff and provide support as needed and applicable
• Perform clean up and accounts reconciliation of books
• Prepare and review UK VAT returns for each client before sending the returns for final review and lodgment
• Handle UK VAT and Payroll/PAYE setup and registrations, and oversee the entire company secretarial process
• Perform necessary adjustments for tax return preparation
• Standard notice period: 60 days. For resignations overlapping the December shutdown period, the notice period extends to 90 days.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Non- Negotiable Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or equivalent

Years of Experience: Minimum of 3 years' finance and accounting experience

Industry Exposure: N/A

Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets, including spreadsheet formulas

Soft Skills: Attention to detail; strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple clients simultaneously; strong verbal and written communication skills; highly organized and efficient; ability to work independently with minimal supervision; ability to work effectively under pressure; flexibility and resourcefulness in handling client queries and concerns; willingness to extend beyond immediate responsibilities and take on new challenges; ability to meet strict compliance deadlines in a highly automated environment

Accounting System/ Software experience or knowledge: N/A

Certificates or Licenses: N/A

Language Requirements: English

Others: N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: N/A

Years of Experience: N/A

Industry Exposure: US and/or UK accounting/bookkeeping firm environment

Technical Skills: N/A

Soft Skills: N/A

Accounting System/ Software experience or knowledge: Xero and QuickBooks

Certificates or Licences: CPA

Language Requirements: N/A

Others: N/A

Approved by:

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Marly Malis

Vice President

Acknowledged and received by:

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Signature Over Printed Name

Date Signed: