Leadership
Mangesh Polekar
Executive Director
Mangesh Polekar, a highly accomplished Chartered Accountant with over 25 years of experience. His expertise includes – Global Tax Compliance, Cost optimisation, MIS (Management Information Systems), and Mergers & Acquisitions. Before starting Xcelentra Mangesh worked with the Information Technology industry, handling – finance, compliance, strategic initiatives, etc. in the UK, EU, and India.
Piyush Somani
Executive Director
Piyush Somani is a certified Chartered Accountant with 25 years of experience in the finance industry. Piyush brings with him a wealth of expertise spanning finance, corporate restructuring, business process re-engineering, cash-flow management, taxation, and auditing. Piyush leads Xcelentra’s Global Mobility services and Business Advisory services in 18 European countries and 5 countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
At Xcelentra Financial Services, we take pride in our talented team of professionals who bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. We believe that our success is built on the collective skills, experience, and dedication of our team members. The unique strengths and skills of each individual enable us to deliver exceptional financial solutions to our valued clients.
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Gurmeet Jouhal
With over 14 years in Corporate Tax Advisory, Gurmeet specialises in navigating the intricate landscape of UK Tax (both Business Tax and Personal Tax).
Her expertise extends to Business Advisory for SMEs, business setup, and restructuring (in the UK). Gurmeet's unique approach blends tax insights with genuine client care, ensuring businesses and individuals receive tailored solutions for tax planning.
02.

Shantaram Arvindekar
Shantaram is a seasoned finance professional with over 20 years in Finance, Tax, and Accounting. For the last decade, he has dedicated himself to becoming an expert in UK Tax and Payroll. He is especially proficient in designing/redesigning efficient accounting processes and optimising team performance. Shantaram’s knowledge about Expat taxation has provided tangible financial benefits to Expats working in the UK (benefits ranging from accurate & timely VAT filing to VAT refunds).
03.
Swanand Rajguru
Swanand Rajguru brings over 15 years of extensive experience in finance, taxation,VAT, accounting and analysis, with a strong focus on UK taxation and payroll. His expertise extends to corporate legal compliance, where he excels in delivering top-notch financial solutions to businesses of all sizes. Swanand's outstanding proficiency in handling audits and scrutinizes from tax authorities sets him apart as a reliable and trustworthy partner in maintaining financial transparency and adherence to legal obligations.
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Priyanka Savdekar
Priyanka is a seasoned professional with 19 years of comprehensive experience in UK payroll and tax return filing. Specializing in onsite transition and offshore setup of payroll processes, she excels in ensuring seamless operations. With expertise in expat and local hire tax filings, Priyanka is dedicated to keeping clients satisfied through her proactive approach to UK compliance and payroll outsourcing.
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Xcelentra’s India Team
Our Indian team is composed of distinguished Chartered Accountants and seasoned financial advisors, renowned for their adeptness in addressing a spectrum of taxation-related concerns, encompassing accounting, bookkeeping, and a broader array of financial matters. With a team endowed with profound expertise and fortified by extensive experience, we are steadfast in delivering erudite counsel and bespoke solutions in strict accordance with the prevailing legal and regulatory paradigms within the United Kingdom.
The profound grasp our team possesses regarding UK taxation intricacies and the governing statutes, including the meticulous guidelines stipulated by HMRC, ensures that our clients receive nothing short of precise and comprehensive support in manoeuvring through the multifaceted landscape of the UK's financial domain.
Our approach is underscored by a fusion of extensive experience, profound knowledge, and an unwavering commitment to remaining abreast of the latest regulatory developments. This steadfast dedication enables us to provide our clients with financial services that are not only dependable but also highly effective.
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Xcelentra’s UK Team
Our team in the United Kingdom comprises a dynamic assemblage of professionals who have honed their expertise in the realms of accounting, tax, corporate immigration, HMRC (Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs) compliance protocols, tax regulations, and the multifarious legal requisites governing our operational landscape. This amalgamation of proficiencies equips them with the capacity to proffer invaluable discernments and prescient strategic solutions while simultaneously ensuring unwavering adherence to all pertinent regulatory authorities.
In accordance with their client-centric ethos and expansive reservoir of knowledge, our UK-based cadre assumes a pivotal role in propelling client satisfaction to its zenith and catalysing the crescendo of our corporate enterprise.
Join Us
If you are passionate about joining our team and contributing to our mission, we encourage you to explore the career opportunities available at Xcelentra Financial Services. We are always seeking talented individuals who share our commitment to excellence, integrity, and client satisfaction.
Take the next step in your career by submitting your CV to the Xcelentra team. Rest assured, we will carefully review your qualifications and get back to you regarding how your skills and expertise can contribute to our dynamic team.
Send us an email at: info@xcelentra.com.
