Chartered Accountant

We are hiring!

Experience: minimum 5 years

Office timing (UK work time): 09:00 am to 05:00 pm

(Please note that the work timings are strictly based on UK time)

About Us:

UKPA India is a sister concern of the UK-based group of rapidly growing fintech companies, chartered certified accountants, and chartered tax advisers, consisting of UK Property Accountants, Sterling Wells Accountants, Crane and Partners & UKPA Global. The group represents leading accountancy and advisory firms with offices in London (UK) and branches in Kathmandu (Nepal) and Siliguri (India). We serve clients from more than 57 countries with total assets under our accounting of over GBP 5 billion.

For further details, visit our websites:

• https://www.ukpropertyaccountants.co.uk/
• https://sterlingwells.com.np/
• https://sterlingwells.co.uk/
• https://ukpa.in/

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Manager to join our team. The relevant candidate will play a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and supporting various accounting functions, as well as leading the entire Accounts Team. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support the leadership team in driving and implementing strategic initiatives.
• Define and fix team KPIs, and regularly monitor and review performance with constructive feedback and a clear improvement roadmap.
• In coordination with the functional reporting manager, oversee the team's operational reporting.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and industry best practices across all client engagements.
• Align the service delivery team with the quality and timelines committed by the sales team to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Lead tax planning and other advisory assignments, ensuring value-driven outcomes for clients.
• Allocate and supervise team tasks; review and approve deliverables to maintain high standards of quality and accuracy.
• Actively engage in prospective client meetings, support proposal development, and contribute to sales and deal closures.
• Maintain subject matter expertise in designated sectors and continuously update knowledge.
• Attend daily, weekly, and monthly departmental meetings to report task and project status updates.
• Represent the accounts department in interdepartmental meetings and collaborative sessions.
• Collaborate with the Learning & Development (L&D) team to identify skill gaps and support training initiatives.

Requirements:

• Must be CA-qualified.
• Completion of the article under a registered Chartered Accountant firm (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks).
• Excellent and Fluency in English (both verbal and written).
• Excellent computer skills and ability to learn new software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Confident speaking with UK and overseas clients.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• International working environment
• Access learning platforms such as Coursera, Udemy, and In-house learning resources
• At least one month of total working time is spent on training and development annually.
• Rapid growth and promotion for the right candidate.
• Paid annual and sick leave.
• Team-building activities.
• Truly global exposure.

Seize a remarkable opportunity and join our team. Elevate your career with us.