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.

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
- Valuable 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.

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 b

📌 Senior Uk Accountant / Accounts Finalisation Specialist (India)
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