Senior UK Accountant / Accounts Finalisation Specialist
India-Based | UK Accounting Business | Remote
We are launching a new UK accounting and bookkeeping business and are looking for an experienced UK Accountant based in India to join us from the beginning.
This is not a basic bookkeeping role. We are looking for someone who has strong hands-on experience working with UK accounting firms, UK SMEs, or UK-based clients, and who understands how accounting, tax, VAT, payroll, CIS, HMRC submissions, Companies House filing, and year-end accounts work in the UK.
We are building a modern, technology-driven accounting operation for UK SMEs, with a target to onboard 200+ UK businesses by the end of this year. The right person will play an important role in setting the standard for accuracy, compliance, review quality, and client account management from day one.
About the Business
We will provide accounting, bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, compliance, and year-end account support for UK small businesses and limited companies.
Our clients will include:
- Transport and courier companies
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Offices and service businesses
- Retail and e-commerce businesses
- UK SMEs and limited companies
- Owner-managed businesses
We use our own in-house accounting system, designed to simplify accounting work, reduce manual errors, improve review speed, and make client account management more efficient.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior UK Accountant / Accounts Finalisation Specialist who can review accounting work, identify mistakes, check compliance, finalise accounts, and manage UK SME client accounts with confidence.
The ideal candidate will already have experience working on UK accounts and should be comfortable dealing with VAT returns, payroll, CIS, corporation tax support, bookkeeping review, year-end accounts, and HMRC-related compliance checks.
You should be able to work independently, spot errors, understand UK accounting rules, and take ownership of client accounts from bookkeeping review through to final checks and year-end finalisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Review bookkeeping records and identify errors, missing information, incorrect postings, and unusual transactions
- Review sales, purchases, bank transactions, expenses, director’s loan accounts, payroll entries, VAT codes, and reconciliations
- Prepare, review, and finalise VAT returns in line with UK VAT rules and Making Tax Digital requirements
- Check payroll records, PAYE, pension deductions, RTI submissions, and related HMRC compliance areas
- Review CIS records, subcontractor deductions, CIS suffered, CIS returns, and construction-sector compliance where applicable
- Prepare and review year-end accounts for UK SMEs and limited companies
- Support the preparation of corporation tax workings and CT600-related information
- Review accounts before final submission to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance
- Manage UK SME client accounts and maintain clear communication on missing information, queries, deadlines, and required actions
- Liaise with internal team members to improve bookkeeping quality and reduce repeated errors
- Help develop internal review checklists, accounting workflows, and quality-control processes
- Use our in-house accounting system and provide feedback to improve automation, accuracy, and efficiency
- Support the business as it scales towards managing 200+ UK clients
Required Experience
- Previous experience working with UK accounting firms, UK bookkeeping firms, or UK SME clients
- Strong understanding of UK accounting, bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, CIS, corporation tax, and HMRC compliance
- Experience reviewing and finalising UK limited company accounts
- Experience with UK year-end accounts and small-company reporting
- Good understanding of Companies House and HMRC filing requirements
- Experience with VAT returns and Making Tax Digital processes
- Experience with payroll, PAYE, pensions, and RTI submissions
- Experience with CIS is strongly preferred, especially for construction, courier, contractor, or trade-related clients
- Ability to review accounts, identify errors, and explain corrections clearly
- Ability to manage multiple UK SME client accounts and meet deadlines
- Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills
- Good written English and professional communication skills
Strong Advantage
Experience with any of the following would be highly valuable:
- Xero
- QuickBooks
- Sage
- FreeAgent
- Taxfiler
- Capium
- IRIS
- BrightPay
- Moneysoft
- Dext / Receipt Bank
- Hubdoc
- UK payroll software
- UK practice-management or accounts-production software
Knowledge of FRS 102 Section 1A, FRS 105, micro-entity accounts, small-company accounts, director’s loan accounts, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, journals, VAT schemes, and corporation tax adjustments would be a strong advantage.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in the UK accounting system
- Confident with HMRC compliance work
- Detail-focused and able to spot mistakes
- Comfortable reviewing work prepared by others
- Able to work independently without constant supervision
- Organised and deadline-driven
- Interested in joining a new business at an early stage
- Willing to grow into a senior, lead, or manager-level role as the business expands
- Practical, reliable, and focused on accuracy
What This Role Is Not
This is not a junior bookkeeping-only role.
We need someone who can go beyond data entry and basic reconciliations. The right candidate should be able to review, correct, finalise, and take responsibility for the quality of UK client accounts.
Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to join a new UK accounting and bookkeeping business from the beginning.
You will have the chance to help shape the accounting process, improve systems, build workflows, support client growth, and grow with the company as we scale.
As the business grows, there will be opportunities to move into a more senior position, including Lead UK Accountant, Accounts Finalisation Manager, or UK Client Accounts Manager.
Pay: From ₹1.00 per year
Work Location: Remote
