Accountant

WE ARE HIRING: Accountant 

Location: Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka
Employment Type: Full Time
Industry: Accounting Services / UK Accounting & Tax / Business Process Outsourcing

Role Overview 

We are seeking a technically competent and detail-oriented Accountant to join a growing UK Accounting and Tax team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing UK bookkeeping records, VAT returns, statutory accounts, Corporation Tax computations, Self-Assessment returns, and management accounts while ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards, tax regulations, quality requirements, and client deadlines. This role is ideal for a qualified accounting professional who can work independently, manage multiple assignments effectively, and deliver high-quality accounting and taxation services within a UK-focused accounting environment. 

Key Responsibilities

• Review bookkeeping records and ensure all transactions are accurately recorded, classified, and reconciled.
• Prepare VAT returns together with the required supporting reconciliations.
• Prepare statutory accounts in accordance with FRS 102 and FRS 105.
• Prepare Corporation Tax computations and CT600 returns.
• Prepare Self-Assessment tax returns and supporting calculations.
• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate unusual, aged, or outstanding balances.
• Identify missing information and raise clear and relevant queries with clients.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and properly referenced working papers.
• Resolve internal review points promptly while maintaining appropriate supporting documentation.
• Liaise with clients and internal stakeholders regarding accounting and taxation matters.
• Manage assigned work efficiently and ensure all deliverables are completed within agreed deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards, tax legislation, and internal quality procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in UK accounting and tax regulations.
• Provide support and guidance to junior team members when technical assistance is required.
• Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies within the accounting function.

Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or an equivalent recognized professional accounting qualification.
• Relevant practical experience within a UK Accountancy Practice or outsourced accounting environment will be preferred.
• Strong experience reviewing bookkeeping records and reconciliations.
• Hands-on experience preparing VAT returns and supporting schedules.
• Practical experience preparing statutory accounts under FRS 102 and FRS 105.
• Experience preparing Corporation Tax computations and CT600 returns.
• Experience preparing Self-Assessment tax returns and supporting calculations.
• Experience preparing and reviewing management accounts.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting principles and tax compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing competing deadlines and priorities.
• Experience using Xero, QuickBooks Online, Sage, IRIS, TaxCalc, or similar accounting software will be an advantage.
• Strong organizational skills and commitment to accuracy and quality.

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Our client is looking for a skilled individual to fill the role of Accountant. 

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