Associate / Senior Associate (Accounts & Finance) UK Process

Aquis Business Solutions Llp; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquis Business Solutions Llp in Mumbai seeks an Accountant focused on UK Year-End reporting and Personal Tax compliance, with solid UK GAAP and HMRC knowledge for statutory accounts and SA100 filings.

Responsibilities: finalize accounts for UK-based clients, file with Companies House and HMRC, perform balance sheet reconciliations, tax planning, and P&L variance analysis.

Required: 2–3 years in UK accounting or 4–6 years in Indian audit; excellent communication for international client liaison.

Qualifications

• UK Year-End accounting experience.
• Personal Tax return experience (SA100).
• Proficient with statutory accounts filing.
• Strong Excel and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and deadline adherence.

Responsibilities

• Finalize accounts for UK-based clients per guidelines.
• Coordinate statutory accounts submission to Companies House and HMRC.
• Manage end-to-end Personal Tax returns (SA100) for individuals and partners.
• Perform reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
• Variance analysis of P&L items.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and ensure compliance.

Skills

UK GAAP

HMRC regulations

Excel

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Tax compliance

Education

CA/ACCA/CA Inter

Tools

Tax Calc

IRIS

CCH

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Accountant to join our team, specializing in UK Year-End financial reporting and Personal Tax compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of UK GAAP and HMRC regulations to manage the end-to-end preparation of statutory accounts and self-assessment tax returns.

Role & responsibilities

• Finalization of accounts for UK based companies includes preparation of Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, Annual accounts statement, notes and reports to client as per accounting guidelines.
• Coordinate the timely submission of statutory accounts to Companies House and Corporation Tax returns (CT600) to HMRC.
• Manage end-to-end Personal Tax process, including the preparation and submission of UK Self-Assessment (SA100) tax returns for individuals and partners.
• Perform detailed reconciliations of balance sheet accounts like Fixed Asset, Bank, VAT, PAYE/NIC, Loans, Inter company etc and prepare supporting working papers.
• Variance analysis of P & L items and reporting on the same
• Identify and report tax-saving opportunities for clients while ensuring full compliance with current UK tax legislation.
• Utilize accounting software (Tax Calc, IRIS, CCH, Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) to maintain accurate financial records and streamline reporting.
• Maintaining client relationship & ensuring client expectations are meet.

Preferred candidate profile

• Graduate, Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (CA/ACCA/CA Inter)
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a UK-based accounting role or 4-6 years experience in Indian Audit firm/Industry
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with UK Year-End finalization, Personal Tax return, Bookkeeping, monthly MIS and VAT.
• Strong understanding of FRS, UK GAAP, HMRC regulations, and Companies House requirements.
• Proficient in accounting software (Tax Calc, IRIS, CCH, Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar).
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication skills via Emails or Phone/Video call.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Opportunity

• To work on international accounting with CA firms & SME clients.
• To gain end to end compliance exposure.
• Growth Opportunity within the organization.