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Overview

An organization is seeking an Accountant to manage accounting and finance processes end-to-end, including daily bookkeeping, budgeting, reporting, and client billing. This role requires working independently on day-to-day finance tasks, managing multiple priorities, and serving as a reliable point of contact for clients and colleagues.

Location: Remote

Reporting to: Managing Director

Responsibilities

Bookkeeping

• Perform daily data entry and maintain accounting software
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
• Handle cash operations including logging transactions, receipts, and bank withdrawals
• Manage petty cash reporting and documentation

Reporting

• Prepare reports for auditors and shareholders
• Prepare yearly profit and loss reports and quarterly analysis reports
• Track and report on profitability
• Calculate and report hourly rates for services

Client Relationship & Payment Follow-Up

• Act as primary contact for client accountants and executives regarding billing and invoicing
• Ensure timely issuance and follow-up of client invoices
• Negotiate payment terms and proactively follow up on outstanding payments
• Escalate overdue accounts according to company policy

Managing Third Parties

• Coordinate with auditors and government bodies as needed
• Liaise with suppliers, subscription providers, banks, and credit card providers
• Document third-party payments and request supporting documentation as necessary

Internal Operations

• Provide financial recommendations to support decision-making
• Assist in optimizing cash flow management
• Prepare client quotations in collaboration with team leaders
• Document payroll payments and coordinate with HR and Operations
• Maintain reliable availability for internal and external communications throughout the work week

Requirements

Technical Skills

• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting or finance roles, preferably within an agency, digital, or client-services environment
• Proficiency with QuickBooks is required
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with declarations such as tax or social security filings or similar statutory submissions
• Knowledge of government, tax, and corporate tax matters is a plus
• Comfortable adopting new tools and AI to improve efficiency
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Soft Skills

• Strong personal integrity and discretion
• Personable and confident communicator, comfortable as a visible point of contact for clients
• Negotiation skills to enforce payment terms and collections while maintaining client relationships
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong time management skills to balance recurring financial deadlines with ad-hoc requests

Compensation & Benefits

Details about compensation and benefits are not specified.

Location

This is a remote position.