Company: Root HR Limited Job

Location:
Calicut, kerala, India (Work from Office)

Job Type
Full-time Experience Required: Minimum 1 Year Industry: Accounting, Finance & SaaS Software About Root HR Root HR is a UK-based technology company developing intelligent business management solutions. As part of our expansion, we are preparing to launch our own accounting software and introduce professional accounting services for UK businesses. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to join our India team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, practical experience with accounting software and an interest in financial technology. Candidates with UK accounting experience will be given preference.

Key Responsibilities
1. Accounting Software Testing & Development Support
• Test Root HR's upcoming accounting software to ensure accuracy, reliability and usability.
• Validate accounting features such as invoicing, expenses, bank reconciliation, VAT calculations, financial reporting and ledger management.
• Identify software bugs, accounting calculation errors and workflow improvements.
• Collaborate with the software development team to test new features and provide feedback.
• Compare accounting workflows and functionality with established platforms such as Xero, Sage and Zoho Books. 2. UK Client Accounting Services
• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting activities for UK business clients.
• Maintain sales and purchase ledgers, invoices, expenses and bank reconciliations.
• Assist with VAT returns, financial statements and management accounts.
• Maintain accurate client accounting records and ensure deadlines are met.
• Support UK accounting and compliance requirements, including Making Tax Digital (MTD). 3. Root HR Internal Accounting




• Maintain Root HR's internal company accounting records.
• Manage invoices, expenses, payments, bank transactions and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and support budgeting and financial monitoring.
• Coordinate with the UK management team regarding financial activities.
• Support year-end accounting and reporting requirements. Required Skills & Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in B.
Com, M.
Com, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.
• Minimum 1 year of practical accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, ledgers, trial balances and financial statements.
• Experience using accounting software such as Xero, Sage, Zoho Books, QuickBooks or Tally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with UK-based teams.
• Interest in software testing and accounting process automation. Preferred Skills
• Previous experience handling UK company accounts.
• Knowledge of UK VAT, HMRC requirements and Making Tax Digital (MTD).
• Experience with Xero, Sage or Zoho Books.
• Experience working with UK accounting firms or outsourced accounting service providers.
• Familiarity with accounting software testing or user acceptance testing (UAT).

What We Offer
• Opportunity to contribute to the development and launch of Root HR's own accounting software.
• Practical exposure to UK accounting and financial compliance.
• Experience working with a growing UK-based technology company.
• Chance to develop expertise in both accounting and financial software.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

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