Assistant Manager - UK Account

QX Global Group; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

QX Global Group is seeking an Assistant Manager – UK Accounts to oversee UK statutory accounts, VAT, payroll reconciliations, and CT workings for UK clients. The role leads a team of accounting professionals, ensuring high-quality deliverables, handling escalations, and driving process improvements with strong UK tax awareness.

You will work with cross-functional teams to review statements, support relationships with onshore teams, and maintain tight control over TATs and SLAs while promoting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Finance, with 7+ years of UK accounting/outsourced accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Senior Executives and Executives handling UK statutory accounting work.
• Plan, allocate, and monitor workloads to ensure optimal productivity and utilization.
• Review team outputs including financial statements, VAT workings, payroll reconciliations, and corporation tax computations.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and coaching for team development.
• Maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and timely updates.
• Ensure adherence to SLAs and quality standards in UK reporting.

Skills

Leadership

UK accounting

VAT knowledge

Payroll reconciliation

FRS 102/FRS 105

MS Excel

Tax compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce

Tools

QuickBooks

XERO

Surf

TaxCalc

IRIS

CCH

Digita

Job description

At QX Global Group, our purpose is to Enable Transformation for our clients through bespoke solutions driven by the right combination of People, Process, and Platform . We take pride in supporting organizations across diverse industries with expertise built over two decades.

We believe our people are the true engine of our success. Since 2003, this philosophy has guided how we develop future‑ready talent and deliver exceptional value through our integrated ecosystem of consulting, digital technologies, and business process management .

With 21 offices across 12 countries and 7 delivery centers in India , 3300+ QXites work closely with 100+ enterprise clients , including Fortune 500 companies - gaining global exposure, innovation opportunities, and cross‑border collaboration.

As a people‑first organization, we continuously invest in AI upskilling, automation capabilities, and digital learning . Through initiatives like the QX AI Lab , our teams build new‑age skills and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving world. We are proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work™, fostering a culture where individuals grow, lead, and thrive.

At QX, we don’t just build careers - we build empowered, future‑ready professionals .

Position Overview

The Assistant Manager – UK Accounts oversees the delivery of UK statutory accounts, VAT and payroll reconciliations, corporation tax workings, and year - end financial reports for UK clients. The role is responsible for managing a team of UK accounting professionals, ensuring high‑quality deliverables, handling escalations, improving processes, and supporting client relationships. This position requires deep expertise in UK accounting standards (FRS 102 Section 1A, FRS 105), strong leadership skills, and the ability to independently manage complex client portfolios.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lead a team of Senior Executives and Executives handling UK statutory accounting work.

Plan, allocate, and monitor workloads to ensure optimal productivity and utilization.

Review team outputs including financial statements, VAT workings, payroll reconciliations, and corporation tax computations.

Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching, and 1:1 sessions to support team development.

Drive engagement, monitor morale, and manage attrition reduction initiatives.

UK Financial Statements & Technical Review

Oversee the preparation and finalization of Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, and supporting schedules.

Review financial statements for compliance with FRS 102 Section 1A, FRS 105, and Companies House requirements.

Review year - end working papers including:

• control accounts
• debtors/creditors reconciliations
• bank reconciliations

Conduct P& L variance analysis and identify unusual transactions or inconsistencies.

Provide technical support and resolve accounting issues escalated by the team.

VAT, Payroll & Corporation Tax Oversight

Review VAT reconciliations, VAT return workings, and compliance with standard UK VAT schemes.

Oversee payroll summary reviews and payroll‑related control account reconciliation.

Review corporation tax workings including allowable/disallowable expenses and adjustments relevant for CT600.

Act as the primary escalation point for UK clients across all assigned portfolios.

Handle operational and technical escalations with a structured root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action plan.

Maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and timely updates.

Ensure the team consistently meets turnaround time (TAT) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Conduct periodic client review calls and support relationship building with onshore teams.

Quality Control & Process Improvement

Ensure that all deliverables meet firm quality standards and UK compliance requirements.

Conduct review checkpoints and quality checks before submission to UK onshore teams.

Identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Implement standard operating procedures and documentation best practices.

Support automation, standardisation, and workflow optimisation within the team.

Training, Development & Knowledge Management

Conduct technical training sessions on FRS standards, VAT rules, CT basics, reconciliations, and UK accounting processes.

Support onboarding and structured training for new joiners.

Maintain training materials, process notes, and knowledge repositories.

Promote cross‑training within the team to enhance capability and reduce dependency risks.

Key Success Measures

Client-ClientSatisfaction, Associate Retention and Attraction

Financial - Reduced cost-to-serve/optimization, Profitability improvement

Operational - Defined Structure, ImprovedEmployee Value Proposition

Education,Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce , Accounting, or Finance

7 + Years of Experience

Experience in UK accounting/outsourced accounting roles preferred

Knowledge of UK tax and statutory compliance is an added advantage

Software knowledge of QuickBooks/XERO/Surf/ Taxcalc /IRIS/CCH/ Digita etc.

Strong knowledge of UK accounting concepts (FRS 102 1A, FRS 105)

Proficiency in VAT, payroll reconciliation, and corporation tax basics

Prior experience leading a team or working in a TL/Assistant Manager role is preferred

Strong analytical and reconciliation skills

Excellent communication skills for daily client interaction

Ability to manage deadlines and deliver high‑quality work consistently

Proficient in accounting software and MS Excel

(Shift Timings)

12:30 PM IST - 10:00 PM IST (Indian Summers)

01:30 PM IST - 11:00 PM IST (Indian Winters)