Bookkeeper (Freelance, Remote - UK only)

About us

Some businesses grow faster than their financial admin keeps up. Pickle works with a broad spectrum of clients; founders, operators and business owners who need clean books, reliable numbers and someone who simply gets it done.

These are fractional engagements. Not permanent positions. Not traditional employment. If you are looking for a staff role, this is not it. If you thrive working across multiple clients, managing your own time and delivering consistent, accurate work without constant oversight, read on.

Our clients are fast-moving businesses that need bookkeeping support they can trust. Reconciliations, expense management, management accounts preparation, VAT returns etc. - handled with the quiet certainty that the financials are always in hand.

We are looking for experienced bookkeepers with demonstrable experience working within UK bookkeeping and accounting standards, including familiarity with HMRC requirements, Making Tax Digital and UK VAT regulations.

Fractional work is a professional model in its own right. The people who do it well understand that availability, reliability and quality are what build a sustainable client base. If that is already how you work, we would like to hear from you.

We are actively building our network and prioritising candidates who are immediately available. If you have a notice period to serve before you can commit, this is not the right moment.

Not the main ingredient. But the one that brings balance.

Freelance / Contract | Remote (UK only)

Essential Skills

• Strong bookkeeping experience within UK businesses
• Bank, credit card and balance sheet reconciliations
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable management
• Expense processing and financial record maintenance
• Preparation of management accounts and financial reports
• VAT return preparation and submission
• Maintaining accurate and compliant financial records
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple clients simultaneously
• Proactive problem-solving and ability to work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrable experience working under UK bookkeeping and accounting standards
• Extensive experience using Excel / G Sheets
• Solid understanding of HMRC requirements and compliance obligations
• Experience with Making Tax Digital (MTD)
• Strong knowledge of UK VAT regulations
• Experience using cloud accounting platforms such as Xero, Pleo
• Exposure to multiple industries and business models
• Experience supporting UK-based startups and scale-ups
• Familiarity with month-end and year-end processes
• Basic payroll knowledge
• Experience collaborating directly with founders, finance leads and external accountants

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Self-motivated and highly accountable
• Comfortable working autonomously
• Commercially aware and client-focused
• Responsive, dependable and professional
• Able to quickly understand new businesses and systems
• Thrives in a flexible, portfolio-style career rather than traditional employment