[Hiring] Accounts Administrator @Legends

Role Description

Support UK accounting operations in a remote role covering bookkeeping, payroll, management accounts, and statutory compliance.

This role is responsible for managing a broad range of accounting and bookkeeping responsibilities across a portfolio of clients. The position includes responsibility for:

• Month-end accounting
• Payroll administration
• Reconciliations
• Statutory submissions
• Fixed asset accounting
• Management reporting

While maintaining accurate financial records and supporting finance-related activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of bookkeeping experience
• Diploma or Degree in Accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams
• Proficiency in Xero and Sage Business Online
• Proficiency in payroll software, with Simple Pay preferred
• Experience in HMRC filing
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with clients
• Experience working in an accounting firm, with UK experience preferred
• Proven experience in the accounting sector, particularly with UK-based clients and regulations
• Familiarity with intercompany accounting practices and fixed asset management
• Excellent communication skills
• Deadline-driven
• Team player
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently

Requirements

• Liaise with clients within the assigned portfolio
• Process cashbooks and bank reconciliations
• Oversee creditor processing and reconciliations
• Process month-end journal entries
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Maintain fixed asset registers
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including acquisitions, disposals, and annual depreciation
• Handle intercompany accounting and reconciliations
• Prepare management accounts
• Administer the full UK payroll function
• Reconcile VAT and submit HMRC returns
• Electronically file annual accounts and confirmation statements with HMRC
• Update the internal workflow management system
• Assist with other finance-related tasks as requested

Benefits

• Remote working arrangement
• Working hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm (UK Hours)
• Salary: R20,000 – R25,000