UK Senior Accountant - Hybrid

Outsourced; Quezon City; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Opportunities for growth and dev

Work-life balance

Team of 1000+ professionals

Job summary

Outsourced.ph, a leading Philippines offshore outsourcing company, seeks a UK Senior Accountant to oversee month-end close, group consolidation, management reporting, and statutory/tax tasks for UK-based operations. The role collaborates with Group Financial Controller, supports external audits, and leads a Junior Accountant in AP/AR.

The position is hybrid, offering a path for growth within a supportive, ISO-certified environment with a strong emphasis on process control and international

Qualifications

• UK GAAP/FRS 102 experience and statutory accounts preparation
• Month-end closing including journals, accruals, prepayments, and management accounts
• Group consolidation across multi-entity structures including intercompany transactions
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls
• Experience with UK VAT/MTD returns and corporation tax computation packs
• Support external audits and prepared audit schedules
• Line-manage junior accounting staff (AP/AR)
• Transfer pricing documentation and historical balance restatements

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and management accounts for UK entities
• Prepare group consolidations and elimination entries
• Manage reconciliations and ensure audit trail
• Prepare statutory accounts under UK GAAP/FRS 102 and liaise with auditors
• Handle VAT/Mtd returns and corporation tax packs
• Oversee AP/AR through Junior Accountant and maintain controls, SOPs

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Independent work

Communication

UK tax knowledge

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Syspro

Excel

ERP system

Job description

UK Senior Accountant - Hybrid

Full Time Employee

Job Summary

Experience maintaining transfer pricing documentation and supporting historical financial restatements.

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.

• competitive salaries
• opportunities for growth and development
• work-life balance
• 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Group Financial Controller
• Direct report: Junior Accountant - Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
• Working hours: UK business hour

Work Setup

Hybrid
Hired staff is required to have a stable and reliable internet connection with at least 20MBPS for both download AND upload speed
Must work Night Shift from 5PM to 2AM PHT
Equipment will be provided by the company