Job Description
Senior Accountant
Join WIS BPO - Your Path to a Successful Accountancy Career!
WIS BPO is a Sri Lanka-based outsourcing partner providing dedicated finance, accounting, and business support professionals to businesses across the UK. In addition to accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and tax support, we also offer a range of business support services, including administrative assistance, customer service, data processing, marketing support, and back-office operations. Our focus is on delivering skilled talent, seamless integration, and cost-effective solutions that help our clients scale and succeed.
We operate from our office in Sri Lanka, situated at Bernards Business Park, Dutugemunu Mawatha, Kohuwala. To get a better sense of who we are, please visit our website at www.wisbpo.co.uk
Role Purpose
To perform detailed reviews of UK statutory accounts prepared by offshore accounting teams, identifying technical and compliance issues before files reach partner review. The successful candidate will play a key role in reducing partner review time, maintaining quality standards, and supporting the development of junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Review UK statutory accounts prepared for limited companies.
- Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards (FRS 102, FRS 102 1A, FRS 105 where applicable).
- Review disclosures, notes to accounts, and presentation requirements.
- Identify technical accounting issues and recommend appropriate adjustments.
- Review corporation tax computations and related disclosures where required.
- Provide clear and constructive review notes to preparers.
- Support and mentor junior accountants and offshore team members.
- Liaise with UK managers, partners, and occasionally clients to resolve technical queries.
- Keep up to date with changes in accounting standards, Companies House requirements, and relevant tax legislation.
- Assist in developing internal quality control procedures and review checklists.
Essential Requirements
- Fully qualified ACA, ACCA, ICAI, CA Sri Lanka, or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years' experience working with UK accounting clients.
- Proven experience reviewing UK statutory accounts.
- Strong knowledge of FRS 102, FRS 102 1A and UK financial reporting requirements.
- Experience providing review feedback and coaching junior staff.
- Strong analytical and technical accounting skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred
- Experience working within a UK accountancy practice.
- Exposure to CCH, IRIS, TaxCalc, Xero, QuickBooks or similar platforms.
- Experience managing offshore accounting teams.
What we offer
- Life insurance coverage
- Staff counselling service to maintain a positive work-life balance.
- Support for your charity initiatives
How to Apply:
If you believe WIS BPO is the perfect home for you, please send your CV to careers@wisaccountancy.co.uk.