Senior Associate - UK Accounting & outsources services

Insight Advisors Pvt Ltd; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Advisors Pvt Ltd in Pune is seeking a Senior Associate for UK Accounting & Outsourced CFO Services. You will manage end-to-end UK accounting for multiple clients, ensuring accuracy of the general ledger, and handling bank, payroll, VAT, and month-end reconciliations.

The role emphasizes financial analysis, systems automation (Xero), and collaboration with UK-based CFOs and management teams. Prior ACCA exposure is preferred; strong English communication required.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK accounting principles and standards.
• Experience preparing monthly management accounts.
• Experience with UK VAT returns and year-end routines.
• Proficient Excel skills: pivot tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS.

Responsibilities

• UK Accounting & Bookkeeping for multiple clients.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and variances.
• Liaise with UK clients, auditors and external accountants.
• Support CFOs with financial modelling and reporting.
• Drive automation and improve processes using modern finance tech.

Skills

UK accounting knowledge

Management accounts

UK VAT returns

Month-end close

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Education

ACCA student/affiliate

MBA Finance

M.Com

B.Com

Tools

Xero

Job description

Designation: Senior Associate (UK Accounting & Outsourced CFO Services)

Location: Camp, Pune

Qualification: ACCA Student/ ACCA Affiliates/ MBA Finance/ M.Com/ B.Com

Reports To: CFO / Partner

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly capable Finance Manager to support our growing UK accounting and outsourced CFO practice. The role combines technical accounting, management reporting, client interaction, financial analysis, systems implementation and process improvement.

The successful candidate will work directly with UK-based clients, senior management teams and CFOs, therefore excellent spoken and written English is essential.

This is not a traditional accounting role. We are looking for someone who enjoys learning new systems, improving processes, analyzing data and helping businesses make better decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

UK Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Manage end-to-end accounting for multiple UK clients
• Review and process accounting transactions
• Maintain general ledger accuracy
• Perform bank, payroll, VAT and balance sheet reconciliations
• Process accruals, prepayments and month-end journals
• Review accounts receivable and accounts payable functions
• Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules

Management Accounts

• Prepare monthly management accounts
• Produce P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow reports
• Deliver budget versus actual analysis
• Prepare variance commentary for management
• Support rolling forecasts and financial planning activities

VAT & Compliance

• Prepare and review UK VAT returns
• Support year-end statutory accounts preparation
• Assist with corporation tax schedules
• Liaise with external accountants and auditors
• Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and HMRC requirements

Cash Flow & Treasury

• Monitor daily cash positions
• Prepare weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts
• Support payment runs for suppliers, contractors and payroll
• Assist with working capital management

CFO & Business Support

• Support CFOs with financial modelling and business analysis
• Prepare board packs and KPI reports
• Analyze profitability, margins and operational performance
• Assist with due diligence, fundraising and strategic projects where required

Systems & Automation

• Maintain and improve Xero accounting systems
• Support integrations between software platforms
• Develop management reports and dashboards
• Drive automation initiatives using modern finance technology
• Quickly learn and adopt new software platforms

Essential Requirements:

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of UK accounting principles
• Experience preparing Management Accounts
• Experience with UK VAT returns
• Experience with month-end close procedures

Strong Excel skills including:

Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS