CPA(PH) UK SME Accounting & Tax QBO

We are looking for an expert in Quickbooks to work with us to complement our UK accountants, who will remain responsible for preparing our year-end statements and quarterly VAT submissions. You will handle all other QB tasks and provide financial management reporting to me and our COO to ensure we effectively run the business. This will involve all other QB tasks, including ensuring we use QB optimally.

A summary of the mandatory responsibilities are as follows:

Accounting and Tax:
Bookkeeping (UK)
Financial Reporting
General Accounting and Month-end Closing
Reconciliation and Analysis
Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Management
Payroll Processing
External Audit – with our UK accountants as they prepare our Annual Accounts and Taxation
Client Engagement

Requirements:
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a relevant field
• five or more years of accounting experience (not just bookkeeping)
• Experience (3+ years) using QuickBooks Online and Desktop.
• Pro-advisor certification in recent versions is a plus.
• Experience with full cycle accounting
• Have a certification of English C2(Advanced/Mastery) language knowledge test
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Word and Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, data extracts, etc.)
• Must have a laptop or PC workstation with a webcam and microphone
• Must have a reliable internet connection with an internet speed at least 20mbps
• Suitable work environment at home and not at a public area, such as a coffee shop
• Background screening is required if an offer of employment is extended

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge:
• Must be able to work during UK working hours
• A positive attitude and willingness to be trained and mentored
• Highly efficient and organized with strong attention to detail – when you are responding to this job posting
• Working knowledge of relevant computer applications
• The ability to work well with people at multiple levels
• The ability to express oneself clearly, both orally and in writing
• Able to effectively work independently and with a team
• Highly motivated and intellectually curious
• Passion for learning and expanding their accounting skills
• Enjoy learning new systems/technology and applying it to clients
• Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and be comfortable in an evolving environment
• Ability to manage time efficiently to meet deadlines and goals
• Exceptional work ethic, loyal and goal-oriented
• Ability to make decisions and take the initiative in problem-solving

Traits:

Integrity: Accounting involves dealing with sensitive financial information, and a strong work ethic requires you to maintain the highest standards of integrity in all dealings. This includes being honest and transparent in reporting and adhering to ethical principles and professional standards.

Continuous learning: Accounting is a constantly evolving field, and a strong work ethic means that you are committed to constant learning and professional development. This includes staying up-to-date with the latest accounting standards, regulations, and technologies and seeking opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge.

Attention to detail: As an accountant, you will be dealing with complex financial data requiring meticulous attention. For example, reply to this job posting with the words ‘QB Expert for gigCMO ‘ to confirm your attention to detail. A strong work ethic means you are committed to ensuring that every financial transaction is accurately recorded and accounted for.

Dedication: Accounting is a challenging field that requires a significant amount of dedication and hard work. A strong work ethic means that you are willing to put in the time and effort needed to ensure that your work is of the highest quality.

Time management: Accounting is a deadline-driven profession, and a strong work ethic requires you to manage your time effectively to meet these deadlines. This means being organized, prioritizing tasks, and managing your workload efficiently.

We are looking for an expert in Quickbooks to work with us to complement our UK accountants, who will remain responsible for preparing our year-end statements and quarterly VAT submissions. You will handle all other QB tasks and provide financial management reporting to me and our COO to ensure we effectively run the business. This will involve all other QB tasks, including ensuring we use QB optimally.

We are located in the UK and support clients in the UK, Sweden, the US and other countries. We also have a delivery arm called Magnacca & Associates, which provides agency services primarily supporting gigCMO engagements. Our clients range from cleantech to fintech, e-commerce, extreme sports to deep AI, archaeology to opera.

Our international team values an open, transparent, hard-working environment. We think it is essential to enjoy what you do and laugh and learn along the way.

If you are interested, please send me your CV, and we will advise next steps.

Mark Magnacca
CEO & Founder
gigCMO Ltd