Social Enterprise UK

Shared Services Accountant

  • Hybrid remote / London – with some required office attendance (e.g. team meetings, reporting cycles)
  • Full time
  • £32k - £38k depending on experience
  • Closing date: 17 Jun
  • We are seeking a capable and motivated Shared Services Accountant to help deliver high-quality finance services across a varied client portfolio. The role is ideal for someone with bookkeeping experience who wants to apply their skills in a mission-driven environment. It offers flexible hybrid working, combining remote work with time in our Aldgate office.

    Role Overview

    You’ll manage day-to-day bookkeeping and financial tasks for a range of clients, taking accounts to trial balance, supporting the production of management accounts, and handling VAT and payroll duties. You will work across platforms including Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage Payroll, and be a key part of our collaborative shared services team

    Key responsibilities

    • Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers for multiple clients
    • Process purchase and sales invoices, journals, and bank reconciliations
    • Prepare books to trial balance and assist with monthly management accounts
    • Submit accurate VAT returns in line with HMRC deadlines
    • Run payroll using Sage Payroll, including pension submissions
    • Prepare and post journals (accruals, prepayments, depreciation)
    • Maintain and reconcile fixed asset registers
    • Respond promptly to client queries and provide excellent service
    • Support the preparation of year-end accounts and audit documentation
    • Contribute to improvements in finance systems and processes
    • Liaise with colleagues to ensure effective delivery of shared finance services

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    How to apply 

    To apply for this position, please complete this application form, our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
    monitoring form here and send a copy of your CV to apply@socialenterprise.org.uk

    Applications close on Tuesday 17 June at 23:59.

    Interviews will take place on the week beginning 30 June 2025.

    Please note: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a written test prior to the interview stage.