المسمى الوظيفي

About the Role

This position involves assisting UK-based clients with various accounting tasks including the preparation of statutory financial statements, managing year-end closure activities, bookkeeping, VAT and payroll reconciliations, and general day-to-day accounting support. The candidate must have a strong grasp of bookkeeping principles, financial accounting standards, and tax compliance to ensure accurate and timely delivery of services.

Key Responsibilities

Apply thorough knowledge of bookkeeping and personal tax return processes to identify potential risks and compliance gaps.
Conduct year-end financial and tax closing procedures such as account reconciliations and adjustment entries.
Aid in preparing and reviewing trial balances, mapping general ledger accounts, and analyzing accounts.
Manage daily bookkeeping tasks including journal entries, accruals, deferrals, and bank as well as ledger reconciliations.
Collaborate with different teams to resolve client queries and year-end open items.
Maintain accurate documentation adhering to accounting standards and internal protocols.
Ensure delivery of high-quality financial data within agreed deadlines.

Success Metrics

Achieve high client satisfaction.
Maintain strong associate retention and attraction.
Reduce costs through process improvements.
Enhance profitability.
Implement well-defined, standardized operational processes.
Improve employee engagement and reduce turnover.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Commerce (B.Com/M.Com).
CA Intermediate qualification or equivalent preferred.
1.5 to 2 years’ experience in Indian accounting practices.

Technical Skills

Solid understanding of Indian accounting principles.
Good command of bookkeeping and personal tax return concepts.
Experience with year-end closing, bookkeeping, financial accounting, and tax compliance processes.
Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Soft Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication capabilities.
Confident in client interactions.
Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining high-quality output.

Work Arrangement and Schedule

Work from office for the initial six months.
Hybrid work model after six months, subject to business needs.
Training shift from 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM IST for three months.
Post-training shifts align with Indian summer timings (12:30 PM to 10:00 PM IST) and Indian winter timings (1:30 PM to 11:00 PM IST).

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal applicant is a commerce graduate with 1.5 to 2 years of experience in Indian accounting, familiarity with bookkeeping, year-end accounting, tax compliance, and strong Excel capabilities. They must possess excellent communication skills and a willingness to adapt to evening shifts in a UK accounting environment.

UK Accountant

مكان عملك