Senior UK Accounts Executive

The opportunity

You will support UK accounting firms with the preparation of annual accounts for their clients, taking responsibility for assignments from the initial accounting records through to accurate and complete statutory accounts. This is not a task-based processing role. You will be expected to apply sound technical judgement, resolve routine accounting issues and maintain consistently high standards. During your induction, your work will be reviewed while you learn TCPS procedures. An experienced senior is expected to demonstrate capability quickly and progress to producing routine work that does not require regular technical review. Once established, you will review junior colleagues’ work, support their development and take increasing responsibility for coordinating and leading a team.

Accounts preparation and technical delivery

• Prepare year-end accounts for UK limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
• Take ownership of assignments from initial records through to completed statutory accounts
• Analyse trial balances, general ledgers and supporting information
• Prepare financial statements, lead schedules, reconciliations and working papers
• Calculate and post accruals, prepayments, depreciation and other year-end journals
• Prepare statutory accounts under FRS 105 and FRS 102 Section 1A, as appropriate
• Prepare corporation tax computations and CT600 returns
• Investigate discrepancies, unusual transactions and incomplete records
• Raise clear queries and actively progress outstanding information
• Manage several assignments while meeting agreed standards and deadlines

Quality and review

• Review your own work thoroughly for accuracy, completeness and internal consistency
• Apply induction feedback and avoid repeating previously identified issues
• Progress beyond routine technical review of your own work
• Review accounts prepared by junior team members
• Identify technical, accounting and documentation issues
• Provide clear, constructive and practical review points
• Ensure review points are properly addressed before completion
• Escalate complex or higher-risk matters appropriately

Staff development and team leadership

• Support the induction, training and ongoing development of junior Accounts team members
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance
• Give timely feedback that helps colleagues improve
• Monitor work allocated to junior colleagues and help keep assignments moving
• Identify training needs and recurring areas for improvement
• Share technical knowledge and promote consistent working practices
• Take increasing responsibility for allocating, coordinating and overseeing a small team
• Develop towards formal team leadership responsibility

Technology, AI and continuous improvement

TC Professional Services aims to lead the profession in the effective use of technology, AI and automation. As a senior member of the team, you will be expected to:

• Take an active interest in the practical application of AI, automation and emerging accounting technologies
• Confidently adopt approved tools and use them responsibly
• Identify repetitive or inefficient activities that may benefit from process improvement or automation
• Help junior colleagues develop confidence using approved systems and tools
• Contribute practical ideas that improve workflows, controls and service delivery
• Ensure technology improves efficiency and consistency without compromising accuracy, confidentiality, professional judgement or quality

What we are looking for

Essential experience

• At least two years’ practical UK year-end accounts experience within an accounting practice, shared-service centre or professional services environment
• Experience preparing accounts for UK limited companies and ideally partnerships and sole traders
• Strong working knowledge of FRS 105 and FRS 102 Section 1A
• Experience completing full accounts assignments rather than isolated schedules
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, reconciliations, journals and year-end adjustments
• Practical experience preparing corporation tax computations and CT600 returns
• Ability to investigate and resolve accounting issues independently
• Experience producing accurate, complete and clearly documented files
• Strong Microsoft Excel and accounting-software skills
• Good written and verbal English communication
• Ability to take responsibility for quality, workload and deadlines

Leadership potential

• Experience supervising, training or reviewing junior colleagues is advantageous
• Technically strong candidates ready to step into staff development and team leadership will also be considered

Qualifications

• At least six ACCA examinations passed or equivalent exemptions
• CA Intermediate or equivalent progress through the CA qualification
• CMA Intermediate or another relevant equivalent qualification
• A relevant accounting qualification supported by substantial UK accounts-production experience

What success will look like

During induction

• You quickly understand TCPS procedures and the requirements of the UK accounting firms we support
• You respond constructively to review feedback and do not repeat identified issues
• You manage complete assignments with progressively less support
• Your judgements, working papers and queries are clear and well considered

Once established

• Assignments are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Routine work does not require regular technical review, while appropriate quality-assurance and risk-based checks may continue
• Files contain complete and properly supported working papers
• Routine accounting, reconciliation and corporation tax matters are resolved independently
• Complex or higher-risk matters are identified and escalated
• Junior work is reviewed accurately with constructive feedback
• Junior colleagues improve through your guidance
• You help coordinate workloads and maintain team quality
• You contribute ideas that improve accuracy, consistency or efficiency

What you will gain

• Meaningful ownership of a varied UK year-end accounts portfolio
• Progression from accounts preparation into technical review
• Responsibility for developing junior accounting professionals
• A structured route towards leading and coordinating an Accounts team
• Collaboration with experienced professionals in India and the UK
• Opportunities to strengthen technical judgement, coaching and leadership capability
• Progression towards Team Leader and Accounts Manager-level responsibilities, based on capability, performance and business requirements

About TC Professional Services

TC Professional Services supports UK accounting firms by providing high-quality accounts production, bookkeeping, payroll and personal tax services. Our India team works closely with accounting professionals in the UK, combining technical expertise, structured processes and modern technology to deliver reliable support. We invest in training, technology and career development so talented people can build successful long-term careers with us.

Build the next stage of your UK accounting career

If you have strong UK year-end accounts experience and are ready to take responsibility for technical quality, staff development and team delivery, we would like to hear from you.