Freelance Consultant- UK Accounting Software Compliance

Freelance Consultant- UK Accounting Software Compliance–Competitive Salary– Remote/ London

The Role

Are you an expert in UK accounting compliance? Do you have a sharp eye for assessing software against financial regulations? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

Tuscany Now & More is seeking a Freelance Consultant to help us ensure our new booking and accounting system, Signature, complies fully with UK accounting standards.

We are implementing Signature, an accounting and booking platform new to the UK. We need a knowledgeable consultant to evaluate the system\’s compliance with UK GAAP, HMRC regulations, VAT rules and tax requirements. This freelance role can be short-term, with potential for longer-term collaboration.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we\’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch to discuss how you can help us ensure Signature is ready for the UK market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct a full review of the Signature system for UK accounting compliance
• Verify multi-currency functionality and revaluation processes
• Assess the software\’s integration with UK financial reporting standards
• Provide a detailed compliance report and practical recommendations
• Offer advice on incorporating the new system into our accounting operations
• Support the migration process from Sage to Signature

The Company

Tuscany Now & More is a highly specialised luxury villa rental agency. With over 30 years\’ of personalised service experience, Tuscany Now & More match every guest to the right villa. Every villa in their handpicked, boutique portfolio of villas in Tuscany and central Italy, has a private swimming pool, air-conditioning and personalised service, including dedicated travel concierges, ground staff, chefs, maids, etc. In 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016, Tuscany Now & More was voted Top 5 Best Villa Rental Company by readers of Condé Nast Traveller.

The Person

• Proven expertise in UK accounting standards and compliance (UK GAAP, VAT, HMRC regulations, Making Tax Digital).
• Experience evaluating accounting software for compliance with UK financial and tax legislation.
• Ability to assess software integration with UK accounting and reporting standards.
• Familiarity with hospitality or booking industry systems (a plus, not essential).
• Strong knowledge of Sage and experience supporting migrations from Sage to other platforms.
• Familiarity with multi-currency environments and the ability to verify correct revaluation processes in accordance with UK accounting standards.
• Capability to perform a thorough compliance audit and deliver a detailed report.