UK & EU Bookkeeper

Lewis Personnel Management; Parañaque; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Personnel Management seeks a skilled Bookkeeper to handle daily UK and European bookkeeping from Paranaque, onsite. You will manage AP/AR, reconcile banks, and maintain the general ledger in a mid-shift schedule aligned with UK timing.

Responsibilities include invoicing, VAT compliance, and monthly management accounts. Strong Excel and familiarity with Xero/QuickBooks/Sage are preferred; AAT or equivalent qualification is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper, especially for UK/European clients.
• Solid knowledge of UK VAT and statutory requirements; European exposure is a plus.
• Proficiency with accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) and strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping for UK and European entities, including AP/AR, bank reconciliations, and GL maintenance.
• Process and code invoices, expenses, and payments accurately and promptly.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules.
• Reconcile multi-currency transactions and bank accounts.
• Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards, VAT, and statutory filings.

Skills

Bookkeeping

AP/AR

Bank reconciliations

General ledger

Excel skills

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

UK & EU Bookkeeper

Work Set-up: ONSITE IN PARANAQUE

Shift: Mid shift 3 to 4 PM PHP time

Month of Deployment: October

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping for UK and European entities, including accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance

• Process and code invoices, expenses, and payments accurately and in a timely manner

• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules

• Reconcile multi-currency transactions and bank accounts

• Ensure compliance with UK and relevant European accounting standards, VAT, and statutory filing requirements

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper, ideally supporting UK and/or European businesses

• Strong working knowledge of UK accounting practices, VAT, and statutory requirements (European accounting exposure a plus)

• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) — please specify preferred platform(s)

• Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and month-end processes

• Strong Excel/spreadsheet skills

• Good communication skills, with the ability to work across time zones with UK/European stakeholders

• Relevant bookkeeping qualification (e.g., AAT, or equivalent) preferred