Full-Time UK Accountant (Remote)

Location: Remote (Full-Time, UK timezone) | Frontrow Furniture
Salary: Competitive | Based on skills & experiences | TBD
Working Hours:
*Approx. 40 hours per week
*Full-time schedule, ideally with strong overlap during UK business hours
*Fixed hours to be finalised during the later interview stages

Company Overview:
Frontrow Furniture is a leading UK-based supplier of high-quality contract furniture for the events and hospitality industries. Known for our reliability, product quality, and service standards, we support a wide range of clients across the UK. As our business continues to grow, we are now seeking an experienced UK Accountant to ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial records.

About the Role:
We are looking for a full-time UK Accountant with a strong background in UK-based accounting, VAT, and financial reporting. This role builds upon the responsibilities of our bookkeeper role but requires deeper experience in handling statutory filings, VAT returns, and year-end accounts. You must have at least 2 out of the 3 following skills:
• Preparing and filing UK VAT returns
• Preparing and filing self-assessments
• Preparing and filing company accounts

UK accounting experience is mandatory for this role.


Key Responsibilities:
*Perform bank reconciliations in Xero, including accurate invoice coding and categorisation
*Review invoices and payments; flag inconsistencies or issues proactively
*Monitor supplier and customer accounts to manage cash flow and outstanding balances
*Maintain and reconcile company credit card statements
*Prepare and file UK VAT returns (required)
*Prepare and file UK self-assessments (preferred)
*Prepare and file UK company accounts (required)
*Maintain general ledger and ensure accurate financial records
*Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly management reports using Xero and Google Sheets
*Liaise with the internal team and support end-of-year accounts and compliance reviews

Skills and Qualifications:
Must-Have:
*Proven UK accounting experience (minimum 3 years preferred)
*Solid experience with Xero
*Strong understanding of UK VAT, self-assessment, and company tax processes
*Experience preparing financial statements and reports
*Excellent attention to detail, communication, and time management skills
*Proficiency in Google Sheets and/or financial dashboarding (preferred)
*Experience working with UK-based SMEs or within the furniture/logistics sector (desirable)

Soft Traits We Value:
*Accountable and self-driven
*Commercially aware and curious
*Warm and clear communicator
*Comfortable in a small, evolving team
*Honest, reliable, and trustworthy
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How to Apply? (please read and follow all the instructions carefully)

Interested candidates should submit the following:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Relevant portfolio (if applicable)"

Use "[Your Name] - Full-Time UK Accountant 0625" as the subject of your application.

To ensure we select the most qualified candidates for our Full-Time UK Accountant role, please answer the following initial screening questions truthfully and completely:

1. Do you have at least 3 years of hands-on solid experience in UK-based accounting work, including VAT returns, company accounts filing, or self-assessment tax submissions? (yes/no)
2. Which of the following UK accounting tasks have you personally completed? (Select all that apply)
a. Filing VAT returns
b. Preparing and submitting company accounts
c. Filing self-assessment tax returns
d. None of the above
3. Are you confident in independently managing UK accounting compliance requirements with HMRC (e.g., deadlines, document submissions, accuracy)? (yes/no)
4. Have you used Xero extensively for UK accounting processes, including VAT returns and financial reporting? (yes/no)
5. Have you worked in a UK-based business environment, remotely or onsite, where you were directly responsible for end-to-end accounting processes? (yes/no)
6. Are you strongly familiar with UK accounting standards (UK GAAP) and have you applied them in preparing financial reports? (yes/no)
7. Are you confident preparing management reports, forecasts, or cash flow analysis to support strategic business decisions? (yes/no)
8. Have you ever replaced or served as the sole accountant for a UK-based company (i.e., managing full-cycle accounting without external firm support)? (yes/no)
9. Are you available to work full-time during UK business hours? (yes/no)
10. Are you available to start working as soon as possible or within the next 30 days? (yes/no) Please provide your earliest available start date.
11. What is your expected monthly salary (in PHP)?
12. Provide the link to your resume/CV here (required):
13. Provide the link to your cover letter here (required):
14. Provide the link to your relevant portfolio or sample work(s) here (if applicable):

NOTE: Incomplete applications (missing resume, cover letter, or answers to screening questions) will not be reviewed and will be automatically disqualified. We look forward to hearing from candidates who are proactive, personable, able to follow instructions clearly, and passionate about providing exceptional support.

We look forward to reviewing your application, and thank you for your interest in joining our team. Thank you!