Accounts Executive – UK Accounting & Tax

Accounts Executive – UK Accounting \& Tax

Company: Xcelerate Business Advisory LLP

Overview

At Xcelerate Business Advisory LLP, we are committed to delivering excellence in financial services, going beyond traditional accounting to offer strategic insights that drive business growth.

As an Accounts Executive – UK Accounting \& Tax, you will support the day\-to\-day accounting and tax\-related processes for our UK clients, ensuring accurate financial records, compliance, and timely reporting.

Key Responsibilities

1\. End\-to\-End Bookkeeping: Maintain accurate books of accounts, record financial transactions, and maintain ledgers and supporting documentation for review and audit readiness.

2\. Bank Reconciliation: Reconcile bank statements with accounting records, investigate discrepancies, and ensure balances are accurate and up to date.

3\. Accounts Payable (AP) \& Accounts Receivable (AR): Process supplier invoices and customer invoices, track payables and receivables, follow up on outstanding payments, and support timely payment and collection cycles.

4\. UK Accounting \& Tax Support: Assist with UK accounting and tax\-related activities, including preparation and maintenance of supporting schedules and records required for tax returns and compliance. Support VAT calculations, VAT return preparation, and related reconciliations, as applicable to client requirements.

5\. Financial Reporting: Prepare and maintain schedules, reconciliations, and reports to support month\-end and year\-end closing and client reporting.

6\. Payroll \& Compliance Support: Support payroll\-related accounting and maintain accurate records in line with client processes and applicable requirements, where assigned.

7\. Client Coordination: Coordinate with UK clients and internal teams to resolve accounting queries, obtain missing documents, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.

8\. Accounting Software \& Data Management: Use accounting software to maintain records, process transactions, and support data migration or cleanup where required.

Desired Skills

• Practical knowledge of UK accounting processes and UK tax\-related work.
• Understanding of UK VAT and VAT return preparation; exposure to other UK tax compliance activities is an advantage.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, or similar platforms; experience with NetSuite or Zoho Books is an advantage.
• Good Excel and MS Office skills.
• Strong reconciliation, analytical, and problem\-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with international clients.

Qualifications \& Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in accounting, with hands\-on exposure to UK accounting and tax\-related processes.
• Experience supporting UK clients and working with UK accounting software is preferred.

Perks

• Remote working opportunity.
• Exposure to international clients and UK accounting practices.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and engaging work culture.

Working Hours

8 productive hours per day, with working timings aligned to UK client requirements.

Job Type

Permanent Work from Home opportunity.

Closing Statement

At Xcelerate, we're looking for a detail\-oriented accounting professional who is keen to build expertise in UK accounting and tax. If you have relevant experience and enjoy working with international clients, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: ₹30,000\.00 \- ₹50,000\.00 per month

Work Location: Remote