UK Accountant

Role Summary:

The Trainee – Accountant is responsible for supporting UK clients with statutory financial statement preparation, year-end accounting activities, bookkeeping, VAT and payroll reconciliations, and day-to-day accounting support. The role requires a strong understanding of bookkeeping principles, financial accounting, and tax compliance while ensuring timely and accurate client deliverables.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong Bookkeeping (BK) and Personal Tax Return (PTR) concepts to identify risks, process gaps, and compliance issues.
• Perform year-end accounting and tax close activities, including reconciliations and adjustment entries.
• Support the preparation and review of trial balances, general ledger mapping, and account analysis.
• Assist in day-to-day bookkeeping activities, including:
• Journal entries
• Accruals and deferrals
• Bank and ledger reconciliations
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve year-end open items and client queries.
• Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to accounting standards and internal processes.
• Support the delivery of high-quality financial information within agreed timelines.
• Key Success MeasuresClientHigh client satisfaction
• Strong associate retention and attraction
• FinancialReduced cost-to-serve through process optimization
• Improved profitability
• OperationalWell-defined and standardized processes
• Enhanced Employee Value Proposition (EVP)
• PeopleHigher associate engagement
• Lower attrition

Education, Skills & Experience

• Educational QualificationB.Com / M.Com
• CA Inter or equivalent qualification (Preferred)
• Experience1.5–2 years of experience in Indian Accounting
• Technical SkillsStrong knowledge of Indian Accounting principles
• Good understanding of Bookkeeping (BK) and Personal Tax Return (PTR) concepts
• Hands-on experience in:
• Year-End Close
• Bookkeeping
• Financial Accounting
• Understanding of tax compliance processes
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Soft SkillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact confidently with clients on a daily basis
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables

Work Model

• Initial 6 months: Work From Office (WFO)
• Post 6 months: Hybrid work model, based on business requirements
• Shift Timings Training Period11:00 AM IST – 8:30 PM IST
• Post Training Indian Summer: 12:30 PM IST – 10:00 PM IST
• Indian Winter: 1:30 PM IST – 11:00 PM IST
• Training Period Duration: 3 Months
• Ideal Candidate ProfileB.Com/M.Com graduate with 1.5–2 years of Indian Accounting experience.
• Good understanding of bookkeeping, year-end accounting, and financial reconciliations.
• Familiarity with BK/PTR concepts and tax compliance.
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent Excel skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to work collaboratively in a client-facing environment.
• Willing to work in a UK accounting environment and adapt to evening shifts.