Job Description
Futurewise Global (Private) Limited
Vacancy: Accountancy Practice Accountant – Jaffna Branch
Futurewise Global (Private) Limited is a UK-based, forward-thinking accountancy firm located in Greater London, with back-office operations in Sri Lanka.
We are looking to recruit an experienced Accountancy Practice Accountant to join our Jaffna branch. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with accountancy practice experience to work with UK-based SME clients and develop their career within a growing international practice.
We are a team-focused firm where directors, managers, and staff work closely together to deliver high-quality services to our clients. Our services include accounts preparation, VAT, payroll, taxation, bookkeeping, and business advisory support.
The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of assignments for UK-based clients and may also have the opportunity to support and lead teams based in both Colombo and Jaffna.
Key Responsibilities
The role will include, but is not limited to:
- Preparing statutory accounts from various accounting records, including online bookkeeping software and incomplete records.
- Supporting clients with day-to-day bookkeeping and transactional accounting requirements.
- Preparing VAT returns, management reports, management accounts, profit and loss reports, and cash flow reports.
- Reviewing and monitoring general ledger data to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
- Maintaining proper accounting controls and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.
- Preparing VAT and other relevant tax reports in line with UK tax rules and regulations.
- Preparing self-assessment tax returns and calculating income tax liabilities.
- Preparing corporation tax returns and calculating corporation tax liabilities.
- Ensuring compliance with company accounts disclosure requirements.
- Managing a portfolio of SME clients.
- Assisting with tax planning, client queries, and general accountancy advice.
You will have access to supervision, training, and support from colleagues and directors while preparing accounts and tax work.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience in back-office operations for a UK accountancy practice would be an added advantage.
- Qualified, finalist, or qualified by experience — CA, CMA, AAT, or equivalent.
- Minimum of 2 years’ accounts and tax experience within a firm of accountants.
- Good working knowledge of accounts preparation and tax computations.
- Ability to assist with complex accountancy-related tasks.
- Experience with accountancy software such as IRIS, Sage 50 Accounts, QuickBooks, Xero, Payroll Manager, or similar would be an advantage.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Good IT skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Working Hours
Full-Time: Monday to Friday
1:00 pm to 10:00 pm — Sri Lanka Time
(Work from home after 7:00 pm)
Part-time and weekend opportunities are also available.
Office Location
218, Stanley Road, Jaffna
An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the right candidate, based on experience and suitability.
Interested candidates are invited to apply by sending their CV to:
Futurewise Global (Private) Limited
