Senior Finance & Accounts Manager | UK Group Companies

We're Hiring: Senior Finance & Accounts Manager | UK Group Companies
Location: Remote
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Working Hours: 2.30 pm to 10.30 pm IST
Monthly Compensation: LKR 350,000–450,000, depending on experience and suitability
We are hiring on behalf of a UK-focused business seeking a fully qualified accountant with substantial experience in UK company accounting and group finance.
This is a senior, hands-on position supporting a group of companies, with responsibility for statutory accounts, intercompany reconciliations, VAT returns and technical accounting activities. The successful candidate must combine advanced Xero expertise with a strong understanding of UK accounting standards and the ability to manage complex accounting responsibilities independently.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare statutory accounts for UK limited companies and manage the associated filing requirements with Companies House.
Maintain, reconcile, investigate and resolve intercompany differences across multiple group entities.
Review UK VAT returns, verify supporting figures and manage accurate, timely submissions.
Prepare and review accounting journals, year-end adjustments and supporting reconciliations.
Apply FRS 102 and FRS 105 to statutory financial reporting, as applicable to the relevant entities.
Manage accounting workflows using Xero and connected systems.
Investigate discrepancies, maintain supporting working papers and ensure financial records are accurate and complete.
Coordinate accounting activities across group companies and manage reporting and filing deadlines independently.
Essential Requirements
Full professional accounting qualification, such as ACCA, ACA or an equivalent recognised qualification. CIMA-qualified candidates will be considered where they can demonstrate substantial practical experience in statutory accounting and financial reporting.
Substantial, hands-on experience working with UK-registered limited companies and UK accounting requirements.
Proven experience personally preparing statutory accounts for UK limited companies and managing the associated filing requirements.
Strong practical knowledge of FRS 102 and FRS 105, including their application to statutory financial reporting.
Demonstrable experience reconciling, investigating and resolving intercompany balances across multiple companies.
Practical experience preparing or reviewing UK VAT returns, checking supporting figures and ensuring accurate, timely submissions.
Advanced Xero proficiency, including managing accounting workflows, investigating discrepancies and maintaining accurate records.
Strong practical knowledge of accounting journals, year-end adjustments, supporting reconciliations and financial reporting.
Experience working with relevant government systems and integrations connected to Xero, alongside Google Workspace.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines independently without compromising accuracy.
Excellent written and spoken English.
Nice to Have
Experience supporting finance across a multi-entity group structure.
Experience working with UK accountancy practices or outsourced finance teams serving UK businesses.
Experience improving accounting workflows and financial controls across multiple entities.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV, highlighting your professional qualification and direct experience preparing UK statutory accounts, applying FRS 102/FRS 105, managing intercompany reconciliations, reviewing VAT returns and working with Xero.
We are particularly interested in candidates who have personally handled these responsibilities and can demonstrate the technical expertise required to manage them independently.

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