UK Accounts Finalization Specialist, Intl KPO

About the Role

• Join a team as a detail-oriented, proactive accounting professional with hands-on UK accounting experience.
• Prepare statutory accounts, review financial records, ensure compliance with UK GAAP, and support tax-related work for a portfolio of UK-based clients.
• Work with exposure to multiple industries and entity types in a fast-paced outsourcing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and finalize year-end accounts for UK Limited Companies, LLPs, Partnerships, and Sole Traders.
• Review trial balances and post year-end adjustments (accruals, prepayments, depreciation, provisions).
• Prepare supporting schedules, lead sheets, and working papers for statutory accounts.
• Draft financial statements in line with UK GAAP (FRS 102, FRS 102 1A, and FRS 105).
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Assist with Corporation Tax computations and CT600 return preparation.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC and Companies House filing requirements.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to gather information and resolve queries.
• Support managers through the review process and meet client deliverable deadlines.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with ad-hoc reporting and audit support assignments.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Xero
• QuickBooks Online
• Sage
• IRIS
• CCH
• TaxCalc
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIF/SUMIFS, and general data analysis.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• ACCA (part-qualified/pursuing), ACA, ICAEW, or equivalent an added advantage.
• Strong grounding in UK accounting principles and statutory reporting.
• Working knowledge of accounts finalization under UK GAAP.
• Familiarity with Corporation Tax principles and HMRC compliance.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Clear written and verbal communication; comfortable liaising with clients.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
• Organized, with strong time-management skills.
• Proactive, continuous-improvement mindset.

Preferred Profile

• Prior experience in an accounting outsourcing firm, CA firm, shared service centre, or UK practice preferred.
• Exposure to multiple UK entity types and industry sectors.
• Experience with Companies House submissions and compliance filings.
• Involvement in Corporation Tax computations and supporting schedules.
• Experience mentoring or reviewing junior team members' work.

How You'll Be Measured

• Timely, accurate completion of year-end accounts.
• Adherence to UK accounting and compliance standards.
• Client responsiveness and satisfaction.
• Turnaround time and productivity targets met.