UK Senior Accountant

Outsourced Quality Assured Services Inc. (ISO Certified)

Quezon City

Hybrid

PHP 1,339,000 - 2,009,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Outsourced.ph is seeking a qualified Senior Accountant to oversee UK-based group consolidation, month-end close, and statutory accounts. The role is hybrid in the Philippines, reporting to the Group Financial Controller, with line management of a Junior Accountant.

You will handle UK VAT, Make Tax Digital, corporation tax packs, intercompany eliminations, and audit support, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting across entities.

Qualifications

Professional accounting qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or a recognized local equivalent.
UK GAAP and FRS 102 experience with statutory accounts.
Strong month-end closing experience: journals, accruals, prepayments.
Experience consolidating financial results across multiple entities.
Proficient balance sheet reconciliations, investigations of discrepancies.
UK VAT and corporation tax computation packs experience.
Experience supporting external audits and audit schedules.
Strong Excel skills and ERP system proficiency.
Clear ownership, attention to detail, and deadline discipline.

Responsibilities

Lead month-end close and prepare journals, accruals, and management accounts.
Prepare group consolidations across UK, US, and other entities.
Review reconciliations (AP/AR/bank/GRNI) and maintain controls.
Draft statutory accounts under UK GAAP and assist audits.
Prepare UK VAT returns (MTD) and corporation tax packs.
Line-manage Junior Accountant (AP/AR) and improve processes.

Skills

UK GAAP

Group consolidation

Month-end close

Intercompany reconciliations

UK tax & VAT

ERP / accounting system

Excel

Audit support

Multi-entity reporting

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Syspro ERP

F9 reporting

Job description

UK Senior Accountant = Hybrid

Outsourced.ph is a leading ISO certified Philippines offshore outsourcing company that provides dedicated remote staff to some of the world's leading international companies. Outsourced is recognized as one of the Best Places to Work and has achieved Great Place to Work Certification. We are committed to providing a positive and supportive work environment where all staff can thrive. As an Outsourced staff member, you will enjoy a fun and friendly working environment, competitive salaries, opportunities for growth and development, work-life balance, and the chance to share your passion with a team of over 1000 talented professionals.

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Senior Accountant to oversee month-end closing, group consolidation, management reporting, and the preparation of statutory accounts, VAT returns, and corporation tax computation packs for a UK-based business.

The role will work closely with the Group Financial Controller, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across multiple entities. It will also involve reviewing reconciliations, supporting external audits, maintaining financial controls, and line-managing a Junior Accountant responsible for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

Key Responsibilities

1. Month-End Close and Management Accounts

Manage the month-end closing process and ensure all reporting deadlines are met.
Prepare month-end journals, accruals, prepayments, provisions, and adjusting entries.
Prepare monthly management accounts and departmental reports.
Coordinate the timely submission of financial results from other entities for consolidation.
Prepare and reconcile intercompany transactions, balances, turnover, and elimination entries across multiple entities.

2. Group Consolidation and Reporting

Prepare group consolidations across UK, US, and Malaysian entities, including elimination entries.
Generate consolidated financial reports using the relevant reporting system.
Prepare management reporting packs for review by the Group Financial Controller.
Investigate and resolve consolidation discrepancies and intercompany differences.

3. Reconciliations and Financial Controls

Review balance sheet and sub-ledger reconciliations prepared by the Junior Accountant, including AP, AR, bank, and goods received not invoiced (GRNI).
Ensure reconciling items are investigated, resolved, and properly documented.
Maintain accurate financial records and a clear audit trail.
Identify and elevate unusual transactions, discrepancies, and control issues.

4. Statutory Accounts and Audit

Prepare draft statutory financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP and FRS 102.
Prepare supporting schedules, statutory accounts notes, and year-end audit files.
Support the preparation of consolidated statutory accounts.
Respond to external auditor queries and assist with historical balance restatements.

5. Tax and VAT Compliance

Prepare quarterly UK VAT returns under Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements.
Prepare EC sales lists and intra-community statistical reporting data, where applicable.
Prepare corporation tax computation packs for review by external tax advisors.
Maintain transfer pricing documentation for intercompany transactions.

6. Team Management and Process Improvement

Line-manage and review the work of the Junior Accountant handling AP and AR.
Ensure the timely completion and accuracy of the team's deliverables.
Maintain process documentation and standard operating procedures.
Ensure appropriate team coverage and continuity of accounting operations.

Must-Haves

Professional accounting qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or a recognized local equivalent.
UK accounting standards: Demonstrated experience with UK GAAP and FRS 102, including the preparation of statutory accounts.
Month-end closing: Strong hands‑on experience managing month-end close, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and management accounts.
Group consolidation: Experience consolidating financial results across multiple entities, including intercompany transactions and elimination entries.
Reconciliations and controls: Experience reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, investigating discrepancies, and maintaining sound financial controls.
UK tax and VAT: Experience preparing UK MTD VAT returns and corporation tax computation packs.
External audit: Experience preparing audit schedules and supporting external auditors.
Systems and Excel: Strong Excel skills and experience using an ERP or accounting system.
Communication and ownership: Strong attention to detail, ability to meet strict reporting deadlines, and confidence working independently with a UK-based team.

Nice-to-Haves

Experience using Syspro or another ERP system in a multi‑entity environment.
Experience using F9 reporting and consolidation tools.
Background in a manufacturing or product‑based business.
Experience with multi‑currency accounting and intercompany reconciliations.
Experience preparing consolidated statutory accounts at group level.
Previous experience supervising or line‑managing junior accounting staff.
Experience working with international entities, particularly across the UK, US, and Southeast Asia.
Experience maintaining transfer pricing documentation and supporting historical financial restatements.

About You

You take ownership of financial reporting and ensure the numbers are accurate, complete, and supported by documentation.
You are organized, analytical, and deadline‑driven.
You can independently manage accounting processes from preparation through review.
You communicate clearly and confidently with international colleagues and external advisors.
You are comfortable reviewing others' work, providing guidance, and maintaining consistent accounting standards.

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