UK Accounts Officer – Accounts Payable and Treasury

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Department: Finance

Experience: 1–3 yrs

Position Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Officer to join our Finance & Accounts team. The candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, accounts payable and receivable activities, bank and credit card reconciliations, and treasury-related transactions.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in financial record management, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and accounting software. Experience with Sage 200 or Xero will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process supplier invoices, payments, receipts, and other financial transactions accurately.

• Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable records.

• Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up on pending payments.

• Ensure timely processing and recording of financial transactions.

2. Banking & Treasury Operations

• Perform daily bank postings and payment uploads in accounting software.

• Manage daily banking transactions and maintain accurate records.

• Handle bank and credit card reconciliations.

• Reconcile intercompany loan accounts and investigate discrepancies.

3. Reconciliation & Financial Reporting

• Perform regular reconciliations of:

  • Bank accounts

  • Credit card accounts

  • Debtors and creditors control accounts

  • Intercompany loan accounts

  • Suspense accounts

• Identify and resolve reconciliation discrepancies.

• Assist with month-end closing activities and financial reporting.

• Prepare and review accruals, prepayments, and variance analysis.

4. Compliance & Audit Support

• Maintain accurate financial documentation and accounting records.

• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal financial controls.

• Support internal and external audits by providing relevant financial records and documentation.

Required Skills & Qualifications

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

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or bank reconciliation.

• Good understanding of accounting principles, accruals, prepayments, and variance analysis.

• Hands-on experience with bank and credit card reconciliations.

• Knowledge of accounting software such as Sage 200 or Xero.

• Good proficiency in MS Excel and Microsoft Office.

• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a finance team.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely completion of month-end closing activities.

• Accuracy of financial records and reporting.

• Timely completion of bank and account reconciliations.

• Effective identification and resolution of financial discrepancies.

• Compliance with accounting processes and internal controls.

Work Requirements

• Work Location: Ahmedabad (Work From Office).

• Shift Timings: UK Shift (12:30 PM – 10:00 PM IST / 1:30 PM – 11:00 PM IST).

• Candidates should be comfortable working in rotational UK shift timings, as applicable.