Accounting Team Leader (UK Accounting Operations, Onsite- Cebu City)

Reporting to: UK Accounting Team / Senior Accountant

About Helpbox UK

Helpbox UK is a rapidly growing UK accounting firm supporting small businesses, contractors and self-employed clients. We focus on clear communication, proactive support and consistent service delivery.

The role

You’ll work directly with our UK team to deliver high-quality bookkeeping and accounting support for UK small business clients. This is a hands-on role where accuracy, good judgement and strong communication matter.

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of UK small business clients
• Complete bank reconciliations and ensure records are accurate, tidy and up to date
• Prepare VAT return support work and identify issues early (missing invoices, incorrect VAT treatment, unreconciled balances)
• Support year-end accounts preparation (lead schedules, reconciliations, working papers)
• Support Self Assessment preparation (income/expense analysis, queries, supporting schedules)
• Support CIS processing and related compliance work where required
• Use cloud accounting software (FreeAgent, Xero, QuickBooks etc.) and follow standard internal workflows
• Work closely with the UK team daily: giving clear updates, raising questions early and keeping work moving

What we’re looking for

• 2+ years of practical UK bookkeeping/accounts experience
• Comfortable with UK VAT basics and reconciliations
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines
• Clear written English and confidence working with UK-based colleagues

• Experience with FreeAgent (or strong Xero/QBO background)
• Exposure to CIS and UK year-end / Self Assessment work
• Previous experience working for a UK accounting practice or UK offshore support team

• A stable, full-time role with direct UK team collaboration
• Training on Helpbox processes and tools
• Clear progression as the Cebu team grows