UK Accountant (Xero Expert)

We are hiring a UK Accountant with strong experience in UK compliance, Xero, and financial reporting.

?? IMPORTANT: If you do NOT meet the mandatory requirements below, please do NOT submit your CV.

Mandatory Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

Minimum 2+ years working with UK companies

Experience preparing:

UK VAT Returns (reverse charge, property VAT)

Corporation Tax (CT600)

Statutory Accounts (FRS 102 / FRS 105)

Strong knowledge of UK compliance deadlines

Can interpret Trial Balances and correct errors

Strong Xero knowledge:

Tracking categories

Bank reconciliations

Journals

Reports customization

Xero Tax

Strong Excel / Google Sheets (forecasting level)

Nice-to-Have

Property accounting (BTL / HMO / SA)

Directors’ Loan Accounts

Intercompany loans

S455

Capital vs revenue distinction

SDLT & property transactions

Management reporting

Cash flow forecasting

KPI analysis

Responsibilities

Compliance

VAT returns

Corporation Tax returns

Draft Statutory Accounts

Financial Management

Monthly P&L reporting

Cash flow forecasting

Budget vs actual reporting


Skills

High attention to detail

Structured thinker

Proactive

Comfortable asking questions

Strong written English



Pay & Work Setup

Pay: £8/hour

Part-time: 2 hours/day (initially)

Hours expected to increase after 1 month

Full-time role expected within 3–4 months