Accountant

About the role

Efficient Ops is a UK-based company that acts as finance, payroll, people, facilities, tech and corporate governance teams for small and medium-sized businesses. It is looking for a proactive, experienced Accountant to work with its growing client portfolio, maintaining accurate financial records and carrying out accounting tasks. The role reports to the Managing Director and covers finance, payroll, statutory compliance and client support.

Key responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable, reconcile general ledger, bank and credit card statements, and create bank payments for suppliers, payroll, taxes and pensions.
• Prepare, analyse and review weekly time tracking, monthly client billing, rebates, revenue analysis and financial reporting; manage end-to-end client billing and month-end reviews across multiple clients.
• Maintain the general ledger, oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger, inter-company accounting and bank reconciliations, and lead month-end and year-end close.
• Lead statutory compliance: VAT returns, corporation tax, statutory accounts and regulatory filings, liaising with local statutory accountants, auditors and tax advisors, and supporting annual audits.
• Manage transfer pricing and inter-company arrangements, and provide financial analysis for client projects.
• Oversee payroll, pensions and benefits, including PAYE and pension submissions, and liaise with HR, employees and third-party providers.
• Review and approve timesheets, support incentive and commission schemes, and respond to client and regulatory queries (including HMRC).
• Manage change requests, maintain SOPs and controls, coach a small team, and work on-site in the Colombo office during UK working hours.

Required profile

• Any accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Direct client-facing accounting or finance experience and at least 3 years of international experience in offshore or international operating models.
• Fluent English (C1) and strong knowledge of accounting principles and statutory compliance (VAT, corporation tax, payroll taxes, statutory accounts).
• Experience liaising with external auditors, tax advisors and regulators, and understanding of transfer pricing and inter-company accounting.
• Ability to work on site in the Colombo office and follow UK working hours depending on work and projects.

Required skills

• Practical experience with Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or MYOB.
• High proficiency with MS Office and data protection laws (GDPR).
• Attention to detail, accuracy in data entry, and ability to work autonomously and in a team.