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Senior Accountant UK

The Back Room is an innovative outsourcing firm specializing in providing skilled offshore professionals for accounting and administrative support.

The Back Room

Employee count: 501-1000

Philippines only

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Want to be part of a community that focuses on work-life balance, provides competitive salary and fantastic opportunities?

The Backroom Offshoring Inc. is a KPO company experiencing strong dynamic growth and we want you to be part of it!

Located at One West Aeropark in Clark Pampanga, a world-class building with top facilities, a conducive work environment is guaranteed!

Job Purpose:

To provide essential support to the Audit and Accounts Department by effectively managing the allocation and completion of assignments and developing the department through the delivery of excellent customer service. Assisting more junior members of staff in their development and work assignments. As and when team established in the Philippines.

Regular responsibilities of this role may include (but are not limited to):

  • Working on a portfolio of clients, ensuring assignments are managed and work is completed in a timely manner.
  • Prepare annual accounts and tax computations for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
  • Prepare management accounts and information on a quarterly or monthly basis.
  • Prepare VAT returns on a quarterly basis.
  • Deliver an excellent level of customer service, managing and exceeding client expectations, responding to all ad hoc queries in a timely manner.
  • Maintain up to date technical knowledge and attend all relevant training, conferences and seminars.
  • Manage all work efficiently, profitably and in accordance with the Company’s procedures.

Skills required

  • ACA / ACCA qualified or equivalent or qualified by experience
  • Experience of working in practice
  • Be computer literate (particularly Microsoft Office), and be able to adapt to using new software quickly and easily
  • Have excellent attention to detail and thrive on exceeding client expectations
  • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Key Result Area

  • Plan, analyse and prepare working schedules and financial statements on behalf of clients to assist them in meeting their statutory objectives. Comply with all statutory time limits, manage workflows via an efficient planning tool, profitably and in accordance with the Company’s procedures.
  • Participate in client meetings as requested by the client contact, to ensure that the client is kept up to date and understands all of the information produced on their behalf.
  • Keep the Department Managers and Associate Directors fully informed of status of all work, any challenges or delays encountered and suggestions for resolution of the same.
  • Deliver an excellent level of customer service, managing and exceeding client expectations, responding to all ad hoc queries in a timely manner.
  • Supervise other members of the department to assist them in the preparation of working papers and client accounts to the highest standards. As and when team established in the Philippines.
  • Mentor, support and help to develop more junior members of the department to engender an environment of continuous improvement and achievement. As and when team established in the Philippines.
  • Participate and contribute to the development of the department in order to assist in achieving the agreed objectives and those of the wider company strategy.
  • Prepare management information and VAT returns accurately and within agreed timescales for an agreed list of clients.
  • Undertake and assist in specialist assignments including solicitors, insurance brokers, letting agents, charities and pension schemes, and assist in maintaining quality control standards, as and when required.
  • Maintain up to date technical knowledge and attend all relevant training, conferences and seminars. Ensure the accuracy of reports produced by internal accounting software systems.


Core Perks and Benefits:

  • HMO on your first day + Free coverage for 2 dependents on your 2nd year
  • Government-mandated benefits
  • 20 Annual Leave Credits
  • 13th-month pay
  • Birthday Leave
  • Bereavement Leave

Work Set-up:

Work from home setup

Work Schedule:
Mid shift (3:00 PM to 11:30 PM PH time)

This position is exclusively open to Philippine citizens currently living in the Philippines. While remote work offers flexibility, please note that this role requires adherence to local regulations, making it suitable only for those based in the Philippines. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving applications from qualified candidates who meet these criteria.

Onsite/Hybrid employee additional benefits:

  • Travel Subsidy Allowance
  • Free staff house accommodation (for those within a certain distance)
  • Free Shuttle service
  • Free Lunch
  • Free Uniform
  • Perfect attendance bonus

Additional benefits/perks to all employees:

  • Onboarding training
  • Monthly employee engagement
  • Birthday Gift
  • Weekly treats
  • Christmas Hamper
  • Anniversary Gift
  • Opportunity to travel

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  • Grad trainees, junior, entry-level, and admin positions: PHP 3,000
  • Intermediate positions: PHP 5,000
  • Senior and hard-to-fill positions: PHP 8,000

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Check our website to see more:

https://thebackroomop.com/

And our Facebook page if you want more:

https://www.facebook.com/TheBackRoomOP

And here's the link to our Glassdoor page, where you can see what our team members have to say about us:

https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/The-Back-Room-Philippines-Reviews-E3846636.htm

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About The Back Room

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The Back Room is a premier outsourcing solution that serves as a powerful partner for accounting firms seeking to enhance their efficiency and service delivery. Established in 2017 by brothers Wayne and Scott Findlay, The Back Room harnesses the potential of highly skilled offshore talent primarily based in the Philippines. The company adopts an innovative model that prioritizes building long-term relationships between its clients and the specialists it recruits. This model differentiates The Back Room from traditional outsourcing, emphasizing collaboration and integration with the client’s existing team.

With a strong focus on understanding individual business needs, The Back Room provides tailored support services, including accounting, bookkeeping, marketing, and administrative assistance. The underlying philosophy is to ‘put more time on your side’—allowing accounting firms to concentrate on high-value activities while offloading routine tasks to dedicated overseas teams. This not only improves operational efficiency but also opens up opportunities for client firms to diversify their services and grow their businesses. By investing in the training and development of its team members, The Back Room ensures that clients receive consistent and high-quality service, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

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