Finance Associate UK Accounting & Bookkeeping

Finance Associate – UK Accounting & Bookkeeping

AccountUp | Full-time | Sector 2, Noida | Hybrid | 2+ years experience

AccountUp supports finance operations for UK startups and small businesses. We're looking for a Finance Associate who can manage day-to-day bookkeeping, investigate discrepancies, and keep month-end work on track.

You should be comfortable working in Xero or QuickBooks, following recurring deadlines, and asking clear questions when information is missing.

What you'll do
• Maintain accurate books in Xero or QuickBooks, including transaction categorisation and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and payment platforms; investigate and resolve differences.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including supplier bills, customer invoices, and outstanding balances.
• Complete month-end tasks, prepare supporting schedules, and flag unresolved items for review.
• Review and clean up historical accounting records, including duplicate entries and incorrect postings.
• Prepare UK VAT workings and support the review and submission process.
• Support payroll processing and post payroll journals.
• Communicate clearly with clients and colleagues about missing information, queries, and deadlines.

What we're looking for
• At least 2 years of hands-on bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Practical experience using Xero or QuickBooks for day-to-day accounting.
• A sound understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, reconciliations, and month-end processes.
• Ability to investigate accounting differences and explain how you resolved them.
• Confidence working with spreadsheets and maintaining clear supporting records.
• Reliable organisation and ownership of recurring tasks.
• Clear written English for client queries and internal updates.

Useful additional experience
• Bookkeeping for UK startups or small businesses.
• UK VAT preparation and submissions.
• UK payroll processing and payroll journals.
• Tools such as Dext, Hubdoc, Pleo, or Telleroo.

Why AccountUp
You'll work directly on finance operations for UK businesses, with exposure to bookkeeping, month-end reporting, VAT, and payroll. Our team uses structured workflows and automation, and we welcome practical suggestions that improve accuracy or save time.

How to apply
Apply directly through LinkedIn with your CV and answer a few short screening questions. No cover letter is required. Shortlisted candidates will complete a brief practical bookkeeping exercise followed by an interview.