UK Accounting Assistant — Remote India

Quest Accounting Services Ltd; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Accounting Services Ltd seeks a motivated Accountant for our UK Accounting Team, working remotely from India. The role supports UK-based clients with bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and tax compliance while liaising with UK-based managers.

A strong eye for detail and good English communication are essential to ensure accuracy and timely delivery. We value familiarity with UK accounting rules and software, and a proactive learner who can operate independently within UK business hours.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of accounting and bookkeeping.
• Experience with QuickBooks, Xero or Sage.
• Proficient Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Willing to learn UK accounting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping and data entry
• Bank reconciliations
• Processing purchase and sales invoices
• Preparation and submission of UK VAT returns
• Payroll processing support
• Preparation of UK Corporation Tax computations and returns
• Working with cloud accounting software
• Assisting senior accountants and client managers
• Preparation of UK Self-Assessment Tax Returns
• Preparation and submission of monthly CIS returns
• Managing accounts emails and client queries

Skills

Accounting basics

Excel

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Independence

UK procedures

Education

B.Com / M.Com / MBA Finance / ACCA / CA Inter

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Sage

Job description

Quest Accounting Services Ltd seeks a motivated Accountant for our UK Accounting Team, working remotely from India. The role supports UK-based clients with bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and tax compliance while liaising with UK-based managers.

A strong eye for detail and good English communication are essential to ensure accuracy and timely delivery. We value familiarity with UK accounting rules and software, and a proactive learner who can operate independently within UK business hours.