Accounts Assistant – Remote

This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys hands‑on work, accurate bookkeeping, reconciliations, financial reporting, and improving finance processes. The position supports AP/AR, management reporting, cost tracking, and Excel‑based analysis, with exposure to international operations.

Key Responsibilities

Manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) (invoice processing, receipts, vendor payments, client reconciliations)
Perform bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, and support monthly closing
Assist with project costing, budget tracking, cash flow monitoring, and cost allocation
Support preparation of management accounts, MIS, and financial reporting for India & UK teams
Prepare basic financial models, analysis, and variance reports
Maintain templates, trackers, finance dashboards, and documentation
Use Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas) and digital tools to improve accuracy & efficiency
Work with Xero accounting software for bookkeeping, reconciliations, and reporting
Use AI-assisted tools (Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, automation tools) where helpful for efficiency

Must-Have Skills

Skills & Requirements

Strong understanding of end‑to‑end accounting processes
Excellent hands‑on skills in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, Pivot Tables, complex formulas)
Clear written and spoken English communication
Experience with Xero (mandatory or highly preferred)
Ability to maintain accuracy, deadlines, and financial discipline

Preferred Skills

Experience in Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL)
Exposure to financial operations, budgeting, cash flow, and management reporting
Knowledge of audit preparation, compliance documentation, and reconciliations
Comfortable using AI tools, automation platforms, and digital workflows

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years’ experience in accounting or finance
B.Com / M.Com / MBA Finance / CA‑Inter preferred
Experience with Xero is a strong advantage

Why Join Us

Work with both India & UK finance teams
Exposure to international accounting processes
Remote work flexibility
Opportunity to improve and build finance systems
Growth-oriented role in a modern, tech-enabled environment

Job Type

Full-Time Remote (India)

Only candidates with strong accounting fundamentals and solid Excel + Xero experience should apply.