Finance Associate – UK Accounting & Bookkeeping

Accountup; Dadri; Hybrid; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

AccountUp is seeking a Finance Associate to manage day-to-day bookkeeping for UK startups and small businesses from Noida in a hybrid setup.

You will work with Xero or QuickBooks, oversee month-end tasks, VAT work, and payroll journals while maintaining clear documentation and timely client communication.

We value accuracy, proactive issue resolution, and organised record-keeping to support efficient financial operations.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of hands-on bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Practical experience using Xero or QuickBooks for day-to-day accounting.
• Sound understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, reconciliations, and month-end processes.
• Ability to investigate accounting differences and explain resolutions.
• Confident with spreadsheets and maintaining clear supporting records.
• Reliable organisation and ownership of recurring tasks.
• Clear written English for client queries and internal updates.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate books in Xero or QuickBooks, including transaction categorisation and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and payment platforms; investigate and resolve differences.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including supplier bills, customer invoices, and outstanding balances.
• Complete month-end tasks, prepare supporting schedules, and flag unresolved items for review.
• Review and clean up historical accounting records, including duplicate entries and incorrect postings.
• Prepare UK VAT workings and support the review and submission process.
• Support payroll processing and post payroll journals.
• Communicate clearly with clients and colleagues about missing information, queries, and deadlines.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Xero or QuickBooks

Double-entry bookkeeping

Month-end processes

Spreadsheet proficiency

English communication

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Finance Associate – UK Accounting & Bookkeeping

AccountUp | Full-time | Sector 2, Noida | Hybrid | 2+ years’ experience

AccountUp supports finance operations for UK startups and small businesses. We’re looking for a Finance Associate who can manage day-to-day bookkeeping, investigate discrepancies, and keep month-end work on track.

You should be comfortable working in Xero or QuickBooks, following recurring deadlines, and asking clear questions when information is missing.

What you’ll do

• Maintain accurate books in Xero or QuickBooks, including transaction categorisation and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and payment platforms; investigate and resolve differences.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including supplier bills, customer invoices, and outstanding balances.
• Complete month-end tasks, prepare supporting schedules, and flag unresolved items for review.
• Review and clean up historical accounting records, including duplicate entries and incorrect postings.
• Prepare UK VAT workings and support the review and submission process.
• Support payroll processing and post payroll journals.
• Communicate clearly with clients and colleagues about missing information, queries, and deadlines.

What we’re looking for

• At least 2 years of hands-on bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Practical experience using Xero or QuickBooks for day-to-day accounting.
• A sound understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, reconciliations, and month-end processes.
• Ability to investigate accounting differences and explain how you resolved them.
• Confidence working with spreadsheets and maintaining clear supporting records.
• Reliable organisation and ownership of recurring tasks.
• Clear written English for client queries and internal updates.

Useful additional experience

• Bookkeeping for UK startups or small businesses.
• UK VAT preparation and submissions.
• UK payroll processing and payroll journals.
• Tools such as Dext, Hubdoc, Pleo, or Telleroo.

Why AccountUp

You’ll work directly on finance operations for UK businesses, with exposure to bookkeeping, month-end reporting, VAT, and payroll. Our team uses structured workflows and automation, and we welcome practical suggestions that improve accuracy or save time.