Bookkeeper

FYXER

Bookkeeper maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance for high-growth UK businesses in an AI-driven environment. Requires strong bookkeeping expertise and adaptability to dynamic settings.

Posted 6/23/2026contractRemote • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain accurate bookkeeping records across multiple accounts and entities
Perform daily, weekly and monthly reconciliations
Manage accounts payable and expense processing
Support accounts receivable activities and payment tracking
Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
Prepare and submit VAT returns
Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements and UK accounting standards
Support Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance
Investigate and resolve discrepancies and financial queries
Maintain audit-ready financial records and documentation
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
Liaise with external accountants and finance stakeholders as required
Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and operational efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years' bookkeeping experience supporting UK-based businesses
Strong working knowledge of UK accounting and bookkeeping principles
Demonstrable experience managing VAT returns and VAT compliance
Experience working within HMRC regulations and requirements
Strong understanding of Making Tax Digital (MTD)
Proven experience preparing management accounts
Experience supporting high-growth or rapidly scaling businesses
Comfortable working in dynamic environments where priorities can change quickly
Strong double-entry bookkeeping knowledge
Advanced reconciliation experience
Excellent attention to detail and financial accuracy
Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills
Ability to identify issues, investigate discrepancies and implement solutions
Experience working with modern finance technology stacks
Highly organised and self-sufficient
Comfortable taking ownership and working independently
Able to operate effectively with minimal supervision
Commercially minded with strong problem-solving skills
Able to prioritise effectively in a fast-moving environment
Calm under pressure and capable of managing competing deadlines
Strong communicator with excellent written and verbal English
Reliable, responsive and accountable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Availability during UK business hours
Commitment of 160 hours per month (Monday to Friday)
Full-time dedication throughout the engagement
Immediate availability preferred

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

bookkeepingreconciliationsaccounts payableaccounts receivableVAT returnsmanagement accountsdouble-entry bookkeepingfinancial accuracyExcelfinancial processes

Soft Skills

attention to detailproblem-solvingorganisedself-sufficientindependenteffective communicationcalm under pressureability to prioritiseadaptabilityownership