Kumar Accountants

Job Description Talent Formula (www.talentformula.co) is a consulting firm that offers outsourced financial and accounting Human Resources to Chartered Accounting firms worldwide. We have been asked to source team members on behalf of Kumar & CO Chartered Accountants (general practice operating on behalf of a cross section of business sectors) in the UK. Kumar & CO Chartered Accountants is looking for a dynamic and bright Accountant with 5 years plus practice experience to immediately join their team. The accountant will work directly with the senior exec team / partners and stakeholders (global OS teams). This is a manager position with greater responsibilities and control. Job Role & Responsibilities Client & Portfolio Management - Manage a portfolio of UK clients and serve as their primary point of contact for clients and internal team - Build trusted relationships by communicating proactively via email and video calls (approx. 30% to 40%). - Confidently handle conversations across small, medium, and large engagements. Detailed Review & Technical Delivery - Conduct comprehensive line-by-line reviews of bookkeeping, management accounts, year-end accounts, and tax returns (corporate and personal) prepared by three offshore team members. Organizational skills / workflow management and ability to prioritise urgent and important matters is essential. - Validate numbers against supporting documents, identify corrections, and add value through insights and recommendations. - Review statutory accounts under FRS 102, FRS 102 1A, and FRS 105, including iXBRL tagging. - Review annual accounts for companies, LLPs, partnerships, and sole traders. - Oversee end-to-end production of accounts from micro up to 10M. - Review monthly management accounts and ensure quality prior to partner oversight. Tax Compliance & Advisory - Review corporation tax, income tax, capital gains, inheritance tax computations, and returns. - Manage a portfolio of VAT clients, including delegation, review, and submission of monthly/quarterly returns. - Liaise with HMRC on VAT queries, investigations, and occasional MLR or treaty-related matters. - Provide basic but reliable tax planning guidance to owner-managed businesses. Workflow Leadership & Team Management - Oversee workflow across three offshore teams, ensuring timely, accurate delivery. - Assign tasks, clarify expectations, and mentor team members across levels. - Identify skill gaps, provide light training, and deliver clear, constructive feedback. - Work closely with the Director/Partner to manage deadlines, team KPIs, and operational discipline. Quality, Efficiency & Process Improvement - Strengthen review processes, checklists, and review templates to ensure consistent quality. - Recommend and implement improvements in accounting, tax, and reporting workflows. - Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and better client outcomes. Qualifications & Expertise Education & Professional Credentials - Fully qualified CA / ACCA / ACA is ideal - Minimum 5+ years of post-qualification UK practice experience. Technical Expertise - Strong command of UK GAAP FRS 102, FRS 102 1A, FRS 105. - Proficient in statutory account preparation and review, including iXBRL. - Solid grounding in management accounting, double-entry, and reconciliations. - Strong experience in UK corporation tax, personal tax, and VAT review. - Experience with charity independent examinations and service charge accounts is an advantage. Tools & Software - Expert-level Xero experience (minimum 3 years; certification required). - Proficiency in TaxCalc, Excel (advanced), Word, PowerPoint, and Office 365. - Use of AI (copilot) into everyday task to drive efficiency and create greater capacity for value added / advisory focussed tasks. Behavioural & Communication Skills - Clear written and spoken English with a neutral, easy-to-understand accent. - Strong stakeholder management and client relationship capability. - High attention to detail, ownership, and a coaching mindset. - Adaptable and willingness to receive feedback constructively with open mindset to continuous, proactive and unprompted development Working Model - Work Location: Hyderabad / Ahmedabad / Coimbatore. - Work Arrangement: - First 36 months: Work from office - Work closely with offshore accounting teams and report to the UK Senior Exec & Leadership Team / Partner/Director. How to apply To be considered for this role, you must complete 3 steps: - Apply to this job and upload your resume - Complete the Skills Tests for this role. You must follow the link below and complete the testing assessments. The first assessment is a Skills Test, to assess your technical ability and numerical reasoning - Complete the Psychometric Test for this role If you successfully clear the Skills Test, you will be redirected to a Psychometric Test to assess how you think and make decisions To complete these tests, you must go to https://es.peoplogicaskills.com/es/quiztestId=26ed9557f710fb9e and complete the assessments. If you do not complete the assessments, then you will not be considered for the role.