Looking for candidates from the Philippines 🇵🇭 Position: UK Financial Analyst / Bookkeeper Work hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM UK Time Compensation range: USD 1800/month At RunRemote our mission is to help connect the top-rated remote talent with the world's best job opportunities. Our key markets and clients are located in the US, AUS, UK & Canada just to name a few. All of our roles are full-time and 100% remote, cutting out the daily commute, and providing top-rated talent with the best job opportunities, all from the comfort of their home. About our client Our client is a UK-based sustainability consultancy that empowers businesses to reduce their carbon footprint through science-led strategies and actionable data. They combine in-depth carbon analysis with practical solutions to help organisations decarbonise operations and drive long-term environmental impact. Their mission is to make sustainability accessible, transparent, and business-aligned, ensuring companies not only meet regulatory and ethical expectations but also gain a competitive edge in the transition to a low-carbon economy. About the role Our client is seeking a Financial Administrator/Bookkeeper with a strong foundation in UK accounting practices to take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations, reporting, and forecasting, while also uplifting and improving existing systems and processes. This role will be working closely with the Directors, primarily reporting to the Operations & Strategy Director, and will play a key role in improving financial hygiene and cash flow visibility.

Responsibilities

A. Sales Ledger & Revenue Assurance Attend weekly pipeline meetings to stay aware of deal flow and work directly with individual Sales and Consulting leads to extract specific billing details. Ensure insertion into relevant client email threads to capture PO numbers and billing contacts. Maintain accurate data across HubSpot (Sales), QuickBooks (Finance), and cash flow models to prevent revenue double-counting or forecasting errors. Monitor payment deadlines, issue reminders, and escalate to the Finance Director only when necessary. Set up new client accounts and maintain up-to-date contact details. Prepare and present weekly reports on pipeline status, invoicing, and pending POs to directors. B. Purchase Ledger & Payment Preparation Work with admins to ensure all expenditures are accounted for, chasing missing receipts, and uploading them correctly to AutoEntry. Reconcile supplier invoices, batch payments, grade them by urgency, and present clean payment runs for the Finance Director's approval. C. Cash Flow, Forecasting & Cost Control Collaborate with the Finance Director to maintain cash flow documents, budgets, and forecasts. Monitor ledgers to spot erroneous spending, unused subscriptions, or overspending, and flag these for action. Daily reconciliation of bank feeds to ensure real-time accuracy. Contribute to modelling and projections, ensuring directors receive timely and actionable insights. D. Reporting & Month-End Support Handle journals, accruals, and prepayments to prepare accounts for accountant's review. Generate standard financial reports, including Aged Debtors and P&L snapshots. Maintain a pristine digital filing system for audit trails. E. Process Improvement & Strategic Contribution Identify gaps and inefficiencies in existing systems and implement improvements. Streamline reporting, forecasting, and billing processes to enhance financial hygiene. Take ownership of financial administration tasks to give directors confidence and trust in reporting accuracy. Identifies trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement beyond simply recording numbers.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in financial administration, bookkeeping, or related finance roles. Strong understanding of UK/British accounting practices is required. Experience in a consulting firm/consultancy environment is preferred. Proven experience in financial modelling, forecasting, and budgeting. Proficiency with Excel and accounting software such as QuickBooks and AutoEntry. Proficiency with HubSpot or similar CRM systems is highly preferred. Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including directors, consultants, and clients. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to work independently. Confident, proactive, and able to take initiative in an evolving, senior role. Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements in financial operations. With "Finisher Mindset", delivers work that is accurate, graded, and ready for immediate execution, allowing directors to focus on strategy. Comfortable working across multiple platforms and understanding how they integrate.