Bookkeeper

HIRING: FULL-TIME BOOKKEEPER – VAT MARGIN SCHEME (REMOTE)

Company: Motorology

Location: Remote

Salary: PKR 45,000–80,000 per month (negotiable based on experience)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM UK time (40 hours per week)

ABOUT MOTOROLOGY

Motorology is an established independent car dealership based in Prescot, UK. We are looking for an experienced, reliable, and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day bookkeeping, financial reconciliations, VAT records, and monthly management reporting.

This role goes beyond routine bookkeeping. The successful candidate will help maintain accurate financial records, investigate discrepancies, analyse financial performance, and provide management with reliable financial information to support business decisions.

IMPORTANT REQUIREMENT

Practical experience with the VAT Margin Scheme for second-hand vehicles is essential. Candidates without this experience will not be considered.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date bookkeeping records.

• Record and categorise vehicle purchases, sales, income, and business expenses.

• Complete bank and credit card reconciliations.

• Manage sales and purchase ledgers.

• Process and reconcile supplier invoices and payments.

• Monitor outstanding customer and supplier balances.

• Maintain accurate vehicle purchase, sales, and cost records.

• Reconcile customer payments, finance company settlements, and other third-party transactions.

• Prepare VAT records, including VAT Margin Scheme calculations and supporting documentation.

• Assist with payroll information where required.

• Liaise with external accountants and provide financial information when needed.

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, unusual transactions, and accounting errors.

• Maintain organised financial records and supporting documentation.

MONTHLY MANAGEMENT REPORTING

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and reviewing monthly financial reports, including:

• Monthly profit and loss reports.

• Balance sheets and cash flow forecasts.

• Income and expenditure breakdowns.

• Gross profit and overall business profitability.

• Vehicle sales and associated financial performance.

• Operating expenses and overheads.

• Bank balances and overall cash position.

• Outstanding customer receivables and supplier payables.

• VAT position and liabilities.

• Month-on-month financial comparisons.

• Unusual expenditure, discrepancies, and areas requiring management attention.

Candidates must be comfortable analysing financial figures and explaining significant movements, variances, and findings to management in clear, straightforward English.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 2 years of bookkeeping experience.

• Proven practical experience with the VAT Margin Scheme for second-hand vehicles.

• Experience preparing monthly management accounts or financial reports.

• Strong understanding of bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, ledgers, and VAT.

• Experience with accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, or similar.

• Ability to prepare and review monthly profit and loss reports.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Confidence in investigating transactions and resolving discrepancies.

• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of the bookkeeping function.

• Trustworthiness and discretion when handling confidential financial information.

Experience in the motor trade, vehicle dealerships, or other high-volume transaction businesses will be an advantage.

WHY JOIN MOTOROLOGY?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the bookkeeping function within an established UK car dealership. You will play an important role in maintaining accurate accounts, improving financial reporting, and helping management make informed business decisions.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV along with a brief summary of your bookkeeping experience, practical experience with the VAT Margin Scheme for second-hand vehicles, monthly financial reporting experience, and accounting software knowledge.

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Do you have experience preparing monthly management accounts or financial reports?
2. Do you have experience preparing bookkeeping records for VAT returns?
3. Do you have practical experience with the VAT Margin Scheme for second-hand vehicles, including calculating vehicle margins and maintaining the required records?
4. Can you prepare and review monthly profit and loss reports and explain significant financial movements or discrepancies to management?

Please note: Applications without practical VAT Margin Scheme experience will not be considered.

We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates.