General Accountant

About us Hello We’re Ousource Direct, specialising in providing offshore finance teams for growth-focused businesses across the US and Europe. Type of Role Type: Full-time, Work-from-Home (Independent Contractor) Working Hours: UK/Europe Clients: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM GMT (5:00 PM – 2:00 AM PH Time) US Eastern Time Clients: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST (10:00 PM – 7:00 AM PH Time) US Central Time Clients: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM CST (11:00 PM – 8:00 AM PH Time) This is a full-time remote position for an individual contractor, offering an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing team. Important: We are looking for a dedicated professional who can commit full-time to this role. Freelancers or individuals managing multiple bookkeeping clients will not be considered. Purpose of role To support the Finance Director and Finance Team in producing accurate, timely and useful financial statements by ensuring correct and timely data entry, postings and reconciliations, so that the company have the information they need, when they need it to run and grow their businesses. Job Description Monthly Financial Statements Preparation Perform bank reconciliations in Xero and other accounting software as required. Record and post month-end journals accurately and on time. Reconcile all balance sheet accounts in preparation for month-end reporting. Conduct analytical reviews of month-end reports to ensure figures align with client business activities and expectations. Assist with preparation and monitoring of cash flow forecasts to support client decision-making. Support in creating and maintaining budgets and variance analysis to track financial performance against targets. Prepare management reports and provide insights into trends, risks, and opportunities. Liaise directly with clients to clarify financial data and resolve discrepancies. Accounts Payable Retrieve invoices from accounts inboxes and online supplier portals Review and code supplier invoices Post and review supplier invoices Communicate with suppliers via the accounts email Perform supplier statement reconciliations Prepare creditors listing for review and payment processing Accounts Receivable Prepare and issue customer invoices for billing. Reconcile income transactions between accounting records and billing systems. Handle customer account queries , including statement requests and clarifications. Prepare and maintain debtors listings for review by management. Follow up on overdue invoices to ensure timely collections. VAT (Sales Tax) Cycle Reconcile the month-end VAT (Sales Tax) control account with VAT (Sales Tax) filings and payments Prepare VAT (Sales Tax) reports Review VAT (Sales Tax) reports and correct mispostings in line with VAT (Sales Tax) rules Team Work Support the onboarding, training, and supervision of junior team members on company systems and processes Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency within the finance function Assist the Finance Team with tasks outside your core responsibilities when needed Performance Measurement Success in this role will be determined by: Accuracy of your work Ability to meet deadlines and work on important, but not urgent tasks Positive & enthusiastic attitude – solutions focusedInternal Responsiveness to Emails & Phone Calls Cooperation with Team Members Quality of working papers Reliability – on time to work and meetings Following Procedures and systems Competencies Communication: Ability to be understood without the need for additional clarification or follow-ups from your colleagues Attention to detail: Very low error rate while keeping ability to move swiftly Highly organised: Can plan workload in advance and manage a number of competing responsibilities Efficiency: Able to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort Requirements Must Have: History of promotion in a similar role Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role, for a company based in a country where English is spoken as a first language Bilingual written and spoken English Some experience training or managing at least one other colleague Proficient with Microsoft Excel How to Apply If you believe you are the right fit for this role, please complete our contractor application form here: #J-18808-Ljbffr