Company Description Acuity Professional Group, a financial professional services firm, is dedicated to providing clients with simple and straightforward experiences while achieving sophisticated financial outcomes. We offer a range of services including tax, accounting, financial planning, audit, finance functions, tax advisory, corporate finance, wealth management, mortgages, and defined benefit pensions. We serve businesses and individuals, and support various charities through our charitable foundation. Role Description This is a full-time on-site position located in Chandigarh for an Accountant. The Accountant will be responsible for managing financial records, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. Daily tasks include reconciling accounts, conducting audits, preparing tax returns, and providing financial advice to clients. The Accountant will also assist with budgeting, financial planning, and maintaining accurate books of accounts. Accounting responsibilities Responsible for set up of new finance function clients Responsible for adhering to deadlines for monthly/quarterly management accounts, statutory reporting including year-end accounts. Should undertake continuous professional development trainings Completing, roll forwarding and updating the IRIS Stages in IRIS practice management. Filing the accounts with Companies House and HMRC Adhering to the deadline calendar (internal and external deadline) Xero and Hubdoc certified Review team’s work Communication with Client manager Agree and circulate timetable of management reporting to internal team Escalate/inform issues to the Accounting manager/Client Manager well in advance, if unable to complete jobs in the budgeted time or in agreed timely manner. Proactively escalate the issue if any team member is facing any problem or concern Proactively identify the clients as at risk of withdrawal and alert the accounting manager/Client Manager Discussing the management reports and year end accounts with the AM/client manager Provide responses to AM/client manager’s email/queries in agreed timeline Team Engagement Working with team to improve and optimize the current procedures being followed. Resolve team’s queries and concerns effectively. Provide training to new/existing accountants as and when required Mentor the Accountants and Sr. accountants with a proper plan & timeframe in mind. Ensuring the proper handover at the time of client transfer Ensuring the timely completion of internal processes / timelines like timesheet updations. Essential requirements, attributes, and skills Good interpersonal and communication skills Good organisational and time management skills Advanced knowledge of MS office Enthusiastic, honest and reliable. Outstanding attention to detail Delivers under pressure and prioritize tasks A flexible team player with a motivational hands-on approach and can-do attitude Uses initiative and actively identifies and resolves issues when they arise
Key Responsibilities Posting transactions, preparing and checking ledger balances, bank reconciliation etc. Prepare and submit VAT returns. Process payroll Responsible for adhering to deadlines for the task allocated Responsible for payroll, VAT & other accounts reconciliation communication with Accounting manager, client manager, clients Provide responses to the accounting manager email/queries in agreed timeline Escalate/inform issues to the accounting manager well in advance, if unable to complete jobs in the budgeted time or in agreed timely manner. Other Responsibilities Self-directed workflow management (ability to work directly with the AM) Time budget management Adherence to hybrid and team space working pattern as agreed with management. Adherence to all the company policies especially timesheet and leave policy About Company: We are a Professional Services firm that's committed to providing a better financial experience to our clients. We are financial architects. A team of solvers, combining financial, technological and human intelligence to deliver the best outcomes for our clients and the wider community. For businesses we provide tax, accounting and financial planning; for individuals we provide wealth management and tax planning services; and for others we provide support through our charitable foundation. We founded Acuity to make better financial experiences possible - providing ease of access to the right know-how at the right time. Our collective knowledge and experience gives us a greater sense of perspective, allowing us to see solutions where others might not.
As an Accounting Specialist at our Professional Services firm, your role involves posting transactions, preparing ledger balances, and conducting bank reconciliations. You will be responsible for submitting VAT returns and ensuring strict adherence to deadlines for assigned tasks. Additionally, you will collaborate with the accounting manager, client manager, and clients to address queries and escalate any issues in a timely manner. Your key responsibilities include: - Posting transactions and checking ledger balances - Preparing and submitting VAT returns - Adhering to deadlines for assigned tasks - Providing responses to accounting manager queries within agreed timelines - Escalating issues to the accounting manager if unable to complete tasks within the budgeted time In addition to the key responsibilities, you will be expected to: - Manage your workflow independently - Manage time budgets effectively - Follow hybrid and team space working patterns as agreed with management - Adhere to all company policies, especially timesheet and leave policies About the Company: We are a Professional Services firm dedicated to enhancing the financial experience for our clients. As financial architects, we leverage financial, technological, and human intelligence to deliver optimal outcomes for our clients and the community. Our services include tax, accounting, financial planning for businesses, wealth management, and tax planning for individuals, as well as charitable support through our foundation. At Acuity, we strive to make better financial experiences accessible by providing timely expertise and innovative solutions. Our collective knowledge empowers us to identify unique solutions and deliver exceptional results.,
Key Responsibilities Posting transactions, preparing and checking ledger balances, bank reconciliation etc. Prepare and submit VAT returns. Process payroll Responsible for adhering to deadlines for the task allocated Responsible for payroll, VAT & other accounts reconciliation communication with Accounting manager, client manager, clients Provide responses to the accounting manager email/queries in agreed timeline Escalate/inform issues to the accounting manager well in advance, if unable to complete jobs in the budgeted time or in agreed timely manner. Other Responsibilities Self-directed workflow management (ability to work directly with the AM) Time budget management Adherence to hybrid and team space working pattern as agreed with management. Adherence to all the company policies especially timesheet and leave policy About Company: We are a Professional Services firm that's committed to providing a better financial experience to our clients. We are financial architects. A team of solvers, combining financial, technological and human intelligence to deliver the best outcomes for our clients and the wider community. For businesses we provide tax, accounting and financial planning; for individuals we provide wealth management and tax planning services; and for others we provide support through our charitable foundation. We founded Acuity to make better financial experiences possible - providing ease of access to the right know-how at the right time. Our collective knowledge and experience gives us a greater sense of perspective, allowing us to see solutions where others might not.
Key Responsibilities Monitor and manage emails related to ledger entries Data entry, management and analysis Report creation and presentation Support collaborative communication Support efficiency and show improvement Demonstrate adherence to timelines for reporting About Company: We are a Professional Services firm that's committed to providing a better financial experience to our clients. We are financial architects. A team of solvers, combining financial, technological and human intelligence to deliver the best outcomes for our clients and the wider community. For businesses we provide tax, accounting and financial planning; for individuals we provide wealth management and tax planning services; and for others we provide support through our charitable foundation. We founded Acuity to make better financial experiences possible - providing ease of access to the right know-how at the right time. Our collective knowledge and experience gives us a greater sense of perspective, allowing us to see solutions where others might not.
Key Responsibilities Monitor and manage emails related to ledger entries Data entry, management and analysis Report creation and presentation Support collaborative communication Support efficiency and show improvement Demonstrate adherence to timelines for reporting About Company: We are a Professional Services firm that's committed to providing a better financial experience to our clients. We are financial architects. A team of solvers, combining financial, technological and human intelligence to deliver the best outcomes for our clients and the wider community. For businesses we provide tax, accounting and financial planning; for individuals we provide wealth management and tax planning services; and for others we provide support through our charitable foundation. We founded Acuity to make better financial experiences possible - providing ease of access to the right know-how at the right time. Our collective knowledge and experience gives us a greater sense of perspective, allowing us to see solutions where others might not.
Key Responsibilities Monitor and manage emails related to New Letter agreements / Renewal agreements Preparation of agreements (New Letts, Renewals, Section 13 Notice, etc) and sending these for signature. Tracking the agreements until they are signed Preparation of reports showing the work being done Collaborative communication Efficiency improvement Adherence to timelines for reporting About Company: We are a Professional Services firm that's committed to providing a better financial experience to our clients. We are financial architects. A team of solvers, combining financial, technological and human intelligence to deliver the best outcomes for our clients and the wider community. For businesses we provide tax, accounting and financial planning; for individuals we provide wealth management and tax planning services; and for others we provide support through our charitable foundation. We founded Acuity to make better financial experiences possible - providing ease of access to the right know-how at the right time. Our collective knowledge and experience gives us a greater sense of perspective, allowing us to see solutions where others might not.