Job Overview
A UK-based retail business group operating supermarkets and other retail shops across the United Kingdom is setting up subsidiaries in Sri Lanka to support its UK business. It is looking for a Senior Accounts Executive to work on a service agreement with the UK company initially, with subsequent opportunities to join as an employee of the local company. The position is office-based in Colombo and follows UK working hours.
Position Details
- Job Title: Senior Accounts Executive
- Company: Confidential Company
- Location: Parakaduwa, Colombo
- Working Hours: UK working time
- Closing Date: 9 November 2026 (Topjobs listing date)
Organization Overview
The employer is a UK-based retail business operating supermarkets and other retail shops across the United Kingdom, and is currently setting up subsidiaries in Sri Lanka to support its business in the UK. The company name is withheld in this advertisement.
Qualifications & Experience
- Finalist in ACCA, CA or CIMA
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the retail industry as an Accounts Executive, particularly in closing monthly financial accounts and finalising monthly financial VAT submissions and other compliance matters
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse weekly sales and account for them in the system for all businesses in the group
- Analyse weekly bank payments and receipts, account for them, and complete weekly bank reconciliations
- Prepare payment remittances for all direct debit payments, update them in Sage, and upload relevant documents to SharePoint
- Analyse all General Ledger accounts and prepare relevant schedules
- Prepare monthly financial statements along with the notes
- Attend to bank, tax, customs and other administration-related matters assigned by management
- Deal with suppliers and respond to customer queries as necessary
Required Skills
- Good knowledge and skills in MS Excel
- Hands-on experience in any accounting system (Sage 200 preferred)
- Working experience in cloud-based applications such as SharePoint
- Fluency in English to deal with UK-based stakeholders
Salary & Benefits
Attractive salaries are on offer. The advertisement does not list a salary figure.
How to Apply
Send your latest CV to slkhr@lereka.com.
Important Notes
- The advertisement does not state a closing date; the date shown is the Topjobs listing date
- Office-based in Colombo, working UK hours