Senior Accountant (FOP)

Madfish; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced professional specializing in full-cycle bookkeeping for Polish sole proprietorships. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of relevant experience, holds a degree in Accounting, and has a proven track record in Polish tax compliance. Fluency in Ukrainian or Russian is required, along with communication skills to effectively guide clients. This position involves maintaining accurate financial records and supporting clients during audits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in full-cycle bookkeeping for Polish sole proprietorships.
• Proven track record registering JDG for Ukrainian citizens.
• Communication skills to guide JDG owners on complex tax topics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain books and handle month-end close for multiple sole proprietors.
• Register Polish JDG entities and guide clients through formalities.
• Support clients during audits and manage documentation packages.

Skills

Full-cycle bookkeeping experience

Solid experience of Polish tax & social security

Fluent Ukrainian/Russian

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Problem-solving skills

Education

University degree in Accounting

Tools

Experience with leading Polish accounting systems

Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

What You’ll Be Driving:

• Maintaining books (KPiR/ryczałt), performing month-end close, reconciling accounts, and handling year-end processes for multiple sole proprietors;
• Registering Polish JDG entities (including for Ukrainian citizens – UKR/residence card holders), obtaining necessary IDs and registrations, and guiding clients through formalities;
• Handling day‑to‑day communication with Urząd Skarbowy (Tax Office), GUS (Statistics Office), and other institutions; tracking correspondence and deadlines;
• Preparing and submitting well‑argued requests for Individual Tax Interpretations; managing timelines and responses;
• Supporting and representing clients during checks/audits; preparing documentation packages and implementing corrective actions;
• Verifying business activity codes, selecting or confirming optimal ryczałt rates, documenting rationale, and monitoring regulatory changes affecting rates;
• Registering for VAT/VAT‑UE, assessing registration necessity, analysing thresholds, and maintaining ongoing VAT compliance;
• Reviewing eligibility and applying for ZUS reliefs; managing scheme transitions and ensuring accurate contributions;
• Preparing, signing, and submitting monthly ZUS declarations; filing annual PIT‑28/PIT‑36 returns and other required reports;
• Reviewing prepared tax calculations for each JDG, confirming payable amounts and dates, and ensuring timely settlements
• Driving cross‑functional teamwork, sharing knowledge, and maintaining workflow discipline across accounting, payroll, and operations.

What Makes You a GR8 Fit:

• 7+ years’ experience in full‑cycle bookkeeping for Polish sole proprietorships (JDG/ФОП);
• University degree in Accounting;
• Proven track record registering JDG (incl. for Ukrainian citizens with UKR status / residence cards);
• Solid experience of Polish tax & social security: PIT, VAT (incl. JPK_V7, VAT‑UE), ryczałt rules, ZUS (contributions, reliefs, transitions);
• Experience in providing accounting service to JDG in IT sector;
• Accounting software: experience with leading Polish systems;
• Excel/Google Sheets: professional skills;
• Communication skills: clear guidance to JDG owners; ability to explain complex tax topics simply;
• Detail orientation & ownership: accuracy under deadlines; proactive risk/threshold monitoring (VAT, ZUS, revenue limits);
• Problem-solving & judgment: selecting/confirming ryczałt rates; escalation when formal tax advice is required;
• Team leadership & collaboration: cross‑functional coordination and vendor/subcontractor management;
• Fluent Ukrainian/Russian at least intermediate Polish and English.