Role & responsibilities:
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced and technically strong UK Year-End Manager to lead the preparation, review, and delivery of statutory accounts and year-end compliance services for a portfolio of UK-based clients. The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in UK accounting standards, financial reporting, statutory compliance, and client relationship management, along with proven experience leading high-performing teams in an accounting practice or outsourcing environment.
This role requires a proactive leader who can ensure quality, accuracy, and timely delivery while driving operational excellence and client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Reporting & UK Compliance
- Lead the preparation, review, and finalization of UK statutory accounts for a diverse portfolio of clients
- Ensure compliance with FRS 102, FRS 105, UK GAAP, and IFRS (where applicable)
- Review year-end financial statements, working papers, and supporting schedules
- Manage the complete year-end accounts process from planning through final submission
- Coordinate with auditors and resolve audit-related queries efficiently
- Ensure timely submission of statutory accounts and regulatory filings
- Monitor compliance with UK accounting and reporting requirements
- Client Relationship Management
- Act as the primary point of contact for assigned UK clients
- Build and maintain long-term client relationships through exceptional service delivery
- Conduct review meetings and present financial insights to clients
- Provide guidance on accounting, compliance, and reporting matters
- Handle complex client queries and ensure timely resolution
- Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accountants, seniors, and associates
- Review team deliverables to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance
- Allocate work effectively and monitor project timelines
- Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and technical support
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and training initiatives
- Process Improvement & Quality Control
- Identify opportunities to improve workflows, productivity, and service quality
- Implement best practices, quality control measures, and review procedures
- Develop and enhance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the UK Accounts function
Required Skills / Keywords
UK Year-End Accounts, Statutory Accounts, FRS 102, FRS 105, UK GAAP, IFRS, Financial Reporting, UK Compliance, Corporation Tax, Audit Coordination, Client Management, Team Leadership, Accounting Practice, Outsourcing, Xero, QuickBooks Online, Sage, Iris, CCH, Taxcalc, Financial Statements, Review & Finalization, UK Accounting
Qualification:
ACCA / ACA / CA / CPA Qualified (Preferred)Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Experience Required:
- Minimum 8+ years of experience in UK Accounting and Compliance
- Strong experience in UK Year-End Accounts Preparation and Review
- Prior experience in an Accounting Practice, KPO, or Outsourcing Environment
- Experience managing a portfolio of UK-based clients
- Proven experience leading and developing teams
Preferred Candidate Profile:
- Strong technical understanding of UK accounting and reporting standards
- Experience coordinating audits and statutory reporting engagements
- Excellent client management and stakeholder communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple client deadlines and deliver high-quality work
- Strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving capabilitiesExperience in offshore accounting or outsourced finance services will be an added advantage