Executive – UK Accounts & Tax

Overview:

At Xcelerate Business Advisory LLP, we excel in outsourced bookkeeping, accounting and financial

advisory, going beyond traditional accounting to offer strategic insights that drive business growth. As an

Executive – UK Accounts & Tax, you will play a crucial role in managing the accounting and tax processes

of our UK clients and supporting strategic decision-making for our UK-based clients.

Key Responsibilities:

1. End-to-End Bookkeeping:

Manage the full accounting cycle for UK SME clients in Xero, including transaction recording, bank

reconciliations and maintaining ledgers for year-end readiness.

2. Year-End & Management Accounts:

Prepare year-end accounts and monthly or quarterly management accounts that give clients a clear

view of their performance, ready for Companies House filing.

3. VAT Returns (MTD):

Prepare and file UK VAT returns under Making Tax Digital, ensuring accuracy and on-time submission.

4. Corporation Tax & Self-Assessment:

Prepare corporation tax (CT600) computations and Self Assessment (SA100) returns in IRIS or a similar

UK tax package, in line with HMRC requirements.

5. Payroll & RTI:

Support UK payroll processing and RTI submissions, ensuring timely and compliant payments.

6. Client Coordination:

Communicate clearly with UK client teams, meet deadlines and maintain consistent quality across

multiple clients.

Desired Skills:

Must have:

• Knowledge of UK income tax law and practice, including Self Assessment and Corporation Tax.

• Hands-on experience with IRIS or a similar UK tax package (e.g. TaxCalc, CCH).

• Proficiency in Xero (QuickBooks Online experience also considered).

• Expertise in Excel and MS Office.

• Effective communication skills and attention to detail.

Good to have:

• UK accounting standards knowledge: FRS 102 / FRS 105, year-end accounts and Companies House filing.

• UK payroll knowledge: PAYE, RTI (FPS/EPS), National Insurance, auto-enrolment pensions, P60 and

P11D, using tools such as BrightPay, Sage or Xero Payroll.

• Proficiency in UK AR/AP and automation software such as Dext, Hubdoc, ApprovalMax, Chaser or

GoCardless.

Perks:

• Defined career growth and career progression.

• Exposure to global clients and international accounting standards.

• Permanent remote work.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or a related field.

• 2–4 years of hands-on UK accounting and tax experience.

• Immediate joiners preferred.