About the Role

The Ozark & Co. is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Senior UK Accountant – Accounts & Tax Review to join our UK Accounting team. The ideal candidate will have strong practical experience in UK bookkeeping, year-end accounts, tax computations, and compliance, along with the ability to review financial work prepared by other team members.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of bookkeeping records, year-end financial statements, Corporation Tax computations, Self Assessment Tax Returns, and VAT returns in accordance with applicable UK accounting and taxation requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. UK Bookkeeping Review

- Review bookkeeping records, sales and purchase invoices, bank transactions, expense classifications, and general ledger postings.
- Verify bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, and control account balances.
- Identify discrepancies, incorrect postings, and unreconciled balances, ensuring timely resolution.
- Review the accuracy and completeness of financial records maintained in accounting software.
- Ensure appropriate classification of income, expenses, assets, liabilities, and director-related transactions.

2. Year-End Accounts Preparation & Review

- Prepare and review year-end accounts for UK limited companies, sole traders, partnerships, and other applicable business entities.
- Review Profit & Loss Accounts, Balance Sheets, Trial Balances, and supporting working papers.
- Verify year-end adjustments, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, fixed assets, provisions, and director's loan accounts.
- Ensure the accuracy of balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
- Review financial statements for completeness, consistency, and compliance with applicable UK accounting standards.
- Identify errors and provide review notes to the preparation team.
- Ensure timely completion of year-end accounts and statutory reporting assignments.
- Coordinate with relevant team members to resolve technical accounting issues and finalize accounts.

3. UK Taxation Review

- Prepare and review UK Corporation Tax computations and related tax returns.
- Review Self Assessment Tax Returns for individuals, company directors, sole traders, and partners, as applicable.
- Verify taxable income, allowable expenses, capital allowances, and relevant tax adjustments.




- Reconcile tax computations with financial statements and supporting records.
- Review tax calculations and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Ensure compliance with applicable HMRC requirements and filing deadlines.
- Identify potential tax risks and escalate complex technical matters when required.

4. VAT Compliance

- Prepare and review UK VAT returns and supporting reconciliations.
- Verify the appropriate VAT treatment of sales, purchases, expenses, and other transactions.
- Reconcile VAT control accounts with accounting records and submitted returns.
- Investigate discrepancies and ensure that VAT records are complete and accurate.
- Monitor VAT filing deadlines and support timely submissions.

5. Team Coordination & Quality Assurance

- Review accounting and taxation work completed by junior accountants and other team members.
- Provide constructive feedback and technical guidance to improve work quality.
- Maintain review checklists, supporting documentation, and clear audit trails.
- Manage multiple assignments while ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
- Communicate professionally with clients and internal stakeholders regarding accounting and tax queries, where required.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, review procedures, and overall team efficiency.
- Escalate complex accounting, tax, and compliance matters to senior management when necessary.

Required Qualifications & Experience :

- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- CA Inter, ACCA, ACA, or an equivalent professional qualification is preferred.
- 3–6 years of relevant experience in UK accounting, preferably within a UK accounting practice, CA firm, or KPO/BPO environment.
- Hands-on experience in UK bookkeeping and year-end accounts preparation and review.
- Practical knowledge of UK Corporation Tax, Self Assessment Tax Returns, and VAT compliance.
- Experience reviewing financial statements, tax computations, and accounting records prepared by other team members.




- Strong understanding of UK accounting standards and relevant HMRC compliance requirements.
- Ability to independently manage assignments and resolve routine accounting and taxation issues.

Technical Skills

Accounting Software

- Xero
- QuickBooks
- FreeAgent
- Sage or other comparable accounting platforms

Tax & Accounts Software

- TaxCalc
- IRIS
- CCH
- Capium
- Taxfiler or other comparable UK tax software

Experience with one or more of the above platforms is desirable.

Key Skills & Competencies :

- Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting and taxation.
- Excellent analytical and reconciliation skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Robust review, error identification, and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective time management and ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team.
- Qualified approach to handling confidential financial information.

Preferred Experience :

- Experience working with UK-based clients or UK accounting practices.
- Exposure to statutory year-end accounts and Companies House filing requirements.
- Experience reviewing accounts for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships.
- Familiarity with Corporation Tax returns, Self Assessment, and VAT returns.
- Experience managing review queries and guiding junior accounting professionals.

What We Offer :

- Exposure to diverse UK accounting and taxation assignments.
- Opportunities to enhance technical expertise in UK accounting and tax compliance.
- A collaborative and qualified working environment.
- Opportunities to contribute to process improvement and accounting quality standards.

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹75,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Paid sick time
- Paid time off

Application Question(s):

- How many years of hands-on experience do you have in UK accounting, including bookkeeping, year-end accounts preparation/review, Corporation Tax, Self Assessment Tax Returns, and VAT?
- Do you have independent experience reviewing UK year-end accounts and tax returns prepared by other team members? If yes, please specify the types of accounts and tax returns you have reviewed.
- Which UK accounting and tax software have you worked with (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, TaxCalc, IRIS, or CCH), and are you comfortable working full-time from our Ghitorni, New Delhi office ?

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior UK Accountant – Accounts & Tax Review (Delhi)
🏢 The Ozark
📍 Delhi