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Bookkeeper  

Levein Group Job

Location: Remote (Colombo 5 Sri Lanka )

Experience Level: 2-4 years

Department/ Specialism: Finance

Contract Type: Permanent - Full time

About Us

At Levein Group, we’re driving digital innovation across UK’s most dynamic sectors – from healthcare and fintech to hospitality and tech startups, all from our vibrant hub in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Join our passionate team of technologists where your creativity and skills can transform multiple industries. We offer more than just a job – we provide an environment where innovation meets purpose, where your growth matters, and where your solutions impact leading UK businesses. Ready to work on diverse, cutting-edge projects?

Your Key Responsibilities

Summary of The Role  This role is responsible for managing day-to-day financial operations, ensuring compliance with UK accounting and tax regulations, and maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records. The Bookkeeper will play a vital role in supporting the UK finance team by handling bookkeeping, VAT, payroll while liaising with HMRC and external accountants as required.  Role Responsibilities 
  • Manage full-cycle bookkeeping, including accounts payable, receivable, bank reconciliations, and journal entries using Xero.  
  • Prepare and submit VAT returns in compliance with UK tax requirements.  
  • Administer payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK legislation.  
  • Reconcile accounts and maintain up-to-date ledgers for accurate financial tracking.  
  • Liaise directly with HMRC on financial, tax, or payroll matters.  
  • Prepare and maintain documentation required for year-end reporting and submission to external accountants.  
  • Monitor and manage aged debtors and accounts payable, following up promptly to ensure timely settlements.  
  • Support management with monthly and quarterly financial reports, cash flow forecasting, and budget tracking.  
  • Ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance across all financial documentation and processes.  
  • Assist in process improvement initiatives to streamline financial operations.  

Required Skill and Qualifications

Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience  
  • Minimum of 4 years’ accounting or bookkeeping experience, preferably with UK-based clients.  
  • Proficiency in Xero and strong working knowledge of cloud-based accounting systems.  
  • Solid understanding of UK accounting principles, VAT, payroll. 
  • Experience in preparing and reconciling management accounts and supporting year-end processes. 
  • Strong Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. 
  • Ability to work independently with high attention to detail and accuracy. 
  • Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and time management. 
Desirable Qualifications  
  • AAT / ACCA / ACA qualification or equivalent (or part-qualified). 
  • Prior experience liaising with UK accountants or HMRC. 
  • Experience in the constru ction or property maintenance sector is an advantage. 
 Personal Attributes  
  • Must be accountable with a strong work ethic, a sense of urgency and ownership, and be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.  
  • Data driven, highly organized, and detailed oriented.  
  • Able to deliver as efficiently as possible without compromising quality or the customer experience.  
  • First class communicator with an ability to engage sales teams, operational teams and customer stakeholders up to a senior level with confidence.  
  • Efficient in approach, developing optimized and simple working methods and processes with a keen eye for detail.  
  • Continually improving, caring about quality, and delivering customer value.  
 

Benefits

Work Environment 
  • General Work Hours: Between 12.30PM – 10.30PM (WFH) Sri Lanka Time – 45hrs/week.
  • Location: Remote WFH + Occasional Meets at our Colombo 5 office – Sri Lanka.
  • Benefits: Paid leave, career upskilling opportunities, eLearning courses. 

A Flexible Approach
to Work

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Work from where you perform best

Whether from your home office, coworking space, or our Porto HQ, you have the freedom to choose.

Earn above the Sri Lankan market

Work with international companies and get paid accordingly.

EPF/ETF included

We operate as a registered Sri Lankan employer.

Flexible Remote Work

Your work hours are flexible. Work remote.

Career Growth & Support

A dedicated team that handles your hardware, HR, and growth.

Health Insurance & Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance coverage, plus additional benefits.

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