Senior Accountant - UK Clients - Remote

Overview

This role prepares and reviews UK year-end accounts, corporation tax returns, and VAT returns for UK small business clients. You will work in a pod of five led by a UK-based Senior Accounts Manager. The pod includes two senior accountants, two accountants, and a bookkeeper, supporting approximately 300 UK small business clients from January, growing to around 500 through 2027.

Until the Senior Accounts Manager starts in January, you will work within one of the organization’s existing UK teams. You will review the work of the accountants and the bookkeeper so it reaches the manager right the first time, and serve as the point of contact for questions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts (FRS 102 and 105), corporation tax computations and CT600s, and VAT returns under Making Tax Digital.
• Review accountants’ and the bookkeeper’s work within your pod; explain corrections and help prevent repeat issues.
• Chase clients early for missing records and escalate to your manager in good time if a deadline is at risk.
• Email UK clients directly to request information or clarify what is needed.
• Maintain accurate client records and workflow data so client status is always clear.
• Use AI tools built into products and workflows, and help shape how they are applied.

Key Outcomes (First 6–12 months)

• No statutory deadline missed on the clients you support.
• Work sent to the Senior Accounts Manager requires fewer review rounds, measured from the time you start.
• Work reviewed from the accountants and bookkeeper requires fewer review rounds over time.
• Workflow data for your clients stays accurate and up to date.

Requirements

• At least part-qualified: CA or CA Intermediate (India), CPA (Philippines), or ACCA (member, or all Applied Skills papers passed).
• At least 4 years of accounting experience, including at least 2 preparing UK year-end accounts, CT600s, and VAT returns for small businesses, in a UK practice or an outsourcing firm.
• At least 1 year reviewing other accountants’ or bookkeepers’ work.
• Confident with Xero, QuickBooks, or a similar cloud accounting package.
• Written English strong enough to email UK clients directly.
• Based in India or the Philippines, with the right to work there.
• Able to work a shift that overlaps UK business hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive market salaries.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedules.
• Certain roles may be eligible for an employee share ownership plan.

Location

• India or the Philippines (must have the right to work there).
• This role requires a shift that overlaps UK business hours.
• Remote work is available.

Interview Process

• TA Screening Call: 30 minutes with Talent Acquisition.
• Live Technical Assessment: approximately 60–90 minutes to assess hands-on bookkeeping capability.
• Technical Interview: 45–60 minutes with the Accounting manager.
• Soft Skills Interview: approximately 15–30 minutes with the hiring team to evaluate real-world work scenarios against core behavioural values.
• Reference Verification: one professional reference check prior to final offer confirmation; may begin during final interview stages.

Background Screening

As a regulated entity, the organization performs different levels of background checks depending on role. Checks may include verification of:

• Education
• Any criminal history
• Any political exposure
• Any bankruptcy or adverse credit history

Consent is required before conducting these checks. Depending on role, an adverse result may prohibit passing probation.