UK Accountant

Job Title: Bookkeeper (UK)

Location: [Insert Location / Remote / Hybrid]

Reporting to: Finance Manager / Financial Controller

Employment Type: [Full-time / Part-time / Contract]

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented UK Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day financial processing within Sage. This is a hands-on role requiring strong reconciliation skills, accuracy, and the confidence to liaise with external VAT advisers and accountants.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing bank transactions, coordinating UK and European VAT requirements, and supporting finance system activities including Sage and NetSuite.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage day-to-day financial processing in Sage (Sage 50 or equivalent) - Process and post bank transactions accurately and in a timely manner - Allocate receipts and payments - Perform regular bank reconciliations and control account reconciliations - Coordinate UK VAT submissions and support European VAT registrations and compliance - Liaise confidently with external VAT advisers and accountants - Assist with NetSuite-related finance processes where required - Support wider banking activities and payment runs - Maintain accurate financial records and ensure audit readiness - Assist with month-end processes as required

Essential Skills & Experience

- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a UK Bookkeeper - Strong working knowledge of Sage (Sage 50 or similar) - Solid understanding of UK VAT rules and compliance requirements - Experience coordinating VAT submissions, including European registrations - Proven experience processing bank transactions and payment allocations - Strong reconciliation skills (bank and control accounts) - Experience liaising with external accountants or VAT advisers - Good Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables preferred) - High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail - Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Desirable (But Not Essential)

- Experience using NetSuite - Experience working in a multi-entity or international environment - Exposure to audit preparation

Personal Attributes

- Highly organised and methodical - Proactive and hands-on approach - Strong communication skills - Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure - Professional and confident when dealing with external stakeholders