UK ACCOUNTING & TAX PROFESSIONALS (REMOTE INDIA) Master Search is retained by a growing UK-focused professional services organisation for the recruitment of experienced UK Accounting & Tax Professionals.
The organisation provides accounting, bookkeeping, taxation, payroll and advisory services to UK-based small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), owner-managed businesses, limited companies and accountancy practices. As part of its expanding India-based delivery operations, the organisation seeks technically competent professionals with hands-on experience in UK accounting, taxation, statutory reporting and compliance.
We invite professionals who combine strong technical expertise, practical knowledge of UK accounting and taxation regulations, accuracy, client-service orientation and the ability to work directly with UK clients, business owners and accountancy practice teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. UK Accounting, Bookkeeping & Financial Reporting
- Manage end-to-end bookkeeping and accounting operations for UK SME clients, limited companies, partnerships and other business entities.
- Maintain accounting records using Xero, QuickBooks Online (QBO), Sage and other UK accounting platforms.
- Handle day-to-day transaction processing, general ledger accounting, bank and credit card reconciliations, accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR).
- Manage purchase and sales ledger activities, expense accounting, fixed assets, accruals, prepayments and journal entries.
- Undertake month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities.
- Prepare trial balances, management accounts, Profit & Loss statements, Balance Sheets and Cash Flow statements.
- Prepare year-end financial statements and statutory accounts in accordance with applicable UK accounting standards, including FRS 102 and FRS 105.
- Handle bookkeeping clean-ups, historical accounting reconciliations, error rectification and accounting backlog clearance.
- Support financial reporting, variance analysis, working capital monitoring and management information requirements. 2. UK Taxation & HMRC Compliance
- Prepare UK Corporation Tax computations and Corporation Tax Returns (CT600) for limited companies.
- Prepare personal tax computations and Self Assessment tax returns (SA100) for individuals, directors, sole traders and partners.
- Handle VAT return preparation, VAT reconciliations and supporting documentation under applicable UK VAT schemes.
- Work with different VAT schemes, including standard VAT accounting, Flat Rate Scheme and Cash Accounting Scheme, as relevant.
- Support PAYE, payroll tax calculations, National Insurance contributions and Real Time Information (RTI) submissions.
- Prepare and support Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns, deductions and monthly compliance.
- Prepare capital allowance computations, tax depreciation schedules and supporting tax workpapers.
- Support tax compliance relating to dividends, directors' remuneration, employment income and other relevant income categories.
- Assist with HMRC correspondence, tax enquiries, compliance reviews and resolution of tax-related discrepancies.
- Support UK accountancy practices during peak tax and year-end periods with accurate, review-ready computations, returns and supporting schedules. 3. Statutory Accounts & Regulatory Compliance
- Prepare statutory financial statements and year-end accounts for UK limited companies, partnerships and other business entities.




- Work with applicable UK accounting and financial reporting frameworks, including FRS 102 and FRS 105.
- Support Companies House annual accounts filing, confirmation statements and statutory compliance requirements.
- Assist with corporation tax and financial reporting reconciliations.
- Maintain statutory records, fixed asset registers, supporting schedules and audit documentation.
- Work with UK accountancy practice software and tax preparation platforms, including IRIS, CCH, TaxCalc, Digita and equivalent systems.
- Monitor statutory deadlines, HMRC filing requirements and Companies House submission timelines.
- Maintain documentation and adhere to established quality control, review and compliance procedures. 4. UK Payroll & Employment Tax
- Process UK payroll for employees and directors, including gross-to-net calculations.
- Handle PAYE income tax, employee and employer National Insurance contributions and statutory deductions.
- Prepare and submit payroll information through HMRC's Real Time Information (RTI) framework.
- Manage starters, leavers, tax codes, payroll adjustments and statutory payments.
- Support pension auto-enrolment, workplace pension deductions and related payroll reconciliations.
- Prepare and reconcile payroll journals, payslips and payroll reports.
- Work with payroll platforms such as BrightPay, Sage Payroll, Xero Payroll and other UK payroll solutions. 5. Client Engagement & Workflow Management
- Work with UK accountancy practice and engagement management systems, including IRIS, CCH, TaxCalc, Digita, Wolters Kluwer and equivalent platforms.
- Manage multiple client engagements, accounting assignments, tax deliverables and statutory deadlines.
- Interact professionally with UK clients, business owners, company directors, accountants and engagement managers through email, video calls and other communication channels.
- Respond to client queries, provide timely updates and proactively manage engagement expectations.
- Coordinate with UK-based reviewers and engagement teams to ensure timely completion of assignments.
- Ensure accuracy, confidentiality, information security and adherence to client-specific procedures. CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of practical experience in UK accounting, UK taxation or UK accountancy practice operations.
- Strong understanding of UK accounting principles, UK GAAP and relevant HMRC taxation and compliance requirements.
- Hands-on experience with one or more UK accounting platforms, preferably Xero, QuickBooks Online or Sage.
- Practical knowledge of relevant UK accounting, taxation, statutory reporting and compliance processes.
- Working knowledge of VAT, Corporation Tax, Self Assessment, PAYE and National Insurance, depending on the area of specialisation.
- Familiarity with statutory accounts preparation, Companies House filings and UK financial reporting requirements.
- Robust MS Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis,



reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate professionally with UK clients and accountancy practice teams.
- Ability to independently manage multiple client engagements, priorities and deadlines.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality. Professional qualifications such as ACCA, ACA, ICAEW, CA (ICAI), CMA, AAT or other recognised accounting and taxation qualifications will be an added advantage. PREFERRED TECHNICAL & TECHNOLOGY EXPOSURE Candidates with practical experience in one or more of the following UK accounting, taxation, payroll and technology platforms will have an advantage. A. Accounting & Bookkeeping Platforms
- Xero
- QuickBooks Online (QBO)
- Sage 50 Accounts
- Sage Business Cloud Accounting
- FreeAgent
- KashFlow B. UK Taxation & Compliance Software
- IRIS Elements / IRIS Accountancy Suite
- CCH Accounts Production and CCH Personal Tax
- TaxCalc
- Digita
- BTCSoftware
- Taxfiler
- Wolters Kluwer tax and accounting solutions C. Payroll & Employment Tax Platforms
- BrightPay
- Sage Payroll
- Xero Payroll
- QuickBooks Payroll
- Moneysoft Payroll Manager
- HMRC Basic PAYE Tools D. Practice Management & Workflow Tools
- IRIS Practice Management
- CCH Practice Management
- Karbon
- AccountancyManager
- Senta
- Xero Practice Manager
- FYI
- TaxCalc Practice Manager E. Accounts Payable, Receivable & Expense Automation
- Dext Prepare (formerly Receipt Bank)
- Hubdoc
- AutoEntry
- ApprovalMax
- Lightyear
- Pleo
- Expensify
- Stripe and GoCardless integrations F. Reporting, Reconciliation & Productivity Tools
- Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP and data analysis.
- Microsoft Power Query and Power BI.
- Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint and Outlook.
- Automated bank feeds, accounting integrations and digital document management systems. G. UK Accounting, Taxation & Regulatory Knowledge Practical exposure to the following areas will be particularly valuable:
- UK GAAP, FRS 102 and FRS 105.
- HMRC Corporation Tax and CT600 returns.
- Personal Tax and Self Assessment.
- VAT returns, VAT reconciliations and UK VAT schemes.
- PAYE, RTI, National Insurance and payroll compliance.
- Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
- Capital allowances and tax computations.
- Companies House statutory accounts and annual compliance.
- Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT and applicable MTD-related processes.
- Management accounts, year-end accounts and financial statement preparation. WORK ARRANGEMENT & JOINING
- Fully remote, work-from-home opportunity.
- Candidates are preferably based in or near Hyderabad or Delhi NCR.
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Working hours
will align with UK business operations, with approximately 45 hours of UK time-zone overlap. Final schedules will be confirmed by the employer.
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Working hours
will take account of UK daylight-saving changes.
- Dedicated workspace and reliable high-speed internet are essential.
- Candidates should be comfortable working directly with UK-based clients and accountancy practice teams. APPLY NOW Interested professionals with relevant UK accounting, bookkeeping, taxation, payroll or accountancy practice experience are invited to share their updated resumes.
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