Chartered Accountant, Bookkeeper & Personal Assistant

Rate: $6 per hour (performance-based increases available)
Hours: 10 hours per week initially, with scope to increase

I am looking for a high-calibre bookkeeping and personal assistant to support a UK-based accountancy practice that works primarily with small businesses, personal trainers and online coaches.
This is a long-term role for the right person, with clear progression opportunities, increased responsibility and higher pay for strong performers.
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About the Role
You will work remotely and closely with me to support the day-to-day running of the practice. The role is a mix of bookkeeping, payroll, compliance support and administrative assistance.
You must be fluent in English, highly organised, detail-oriented and confident working independently in a remote environment. You will need to be available for at least half of the UK working day (GMT).
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Experience & Background Required
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in UK bookkeeping and payroll
• Strong working knowledge of UK accounting and tax regulations
• Proven experience working remotely with UK clients
• Confident, proactive problem-solver with excellent attention to detail
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Core Responsibilities
• Bookkeeping using Sage, AutoEntry, Xero and QuickBooks
• Payroll processing using BrightPay (and Sage Payroll as introduced)
• Preparing and reviewing management accounts
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns (Sage)
• Assisting with year-end accounts and corporation tax returns (Sage)
• Excel and spreadsheet formatting tasks
• Drafting professional emails and client correspondence
• Client onboarding administration (including Client Engager workflows)
• Confirmation Statements and general company administration
• Joining regular update calls with me
• General ad-hoc administrative and accounting support
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Skills & Attributes
• Fluent written and spoken English
• A recognised accountancy qualification
• Strong understanding of cloud-based accounting software, particularly:
o Sage
o AutoEntry
o BrightPay
o Working knowledge of Xero and QuickBooks
• Comfortable using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, etc.)
• Ability to take feedback, learn quickly and implement changes
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• High attention to detail, especially for data entry and reconciliations
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and professionally
• Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently
• Strong awareness of confidentiality and data protection requirements
• Reliable, high-speed internet connection
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Working Hours & Progression
• Approx. 10 hours per week initially
• Hours and responsibilities will increase as the relationship develops
• Hourly rate increases and promotions available for high achievers
• Long-term opportunity with potential to move towards a larger or full-time role. (Highly likely within the first 6-12 months)
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How to Apply
Please ensure the first three lines of your introduction include:
1. Your accountancy qualification
2. Your most relevant work experience (company name, start date, end date)
3. The number of hours you can work per day
Also include:
• A list of which software mentioned above you have hands-on experience with
• The code 2435 in the email subject line
Applications that do not follow these instructions will not be considered.