Senior Accountant

I'm working with a well‑established and respected accountancy practice in London that's looking to bring on a Senior Accountant with strong experience across audit, tax and accounts. This is a well‑rounded role offering a good mix of technical work and client exposure – ideal for someone who is confident working independently but still collaborative within a team setup.

Senior Accountant – Audit, Tax & Accounts;
London | Full‑time | ACA/ACCA Qualified;
Salary: £40,000‑£50,000

• Preparing year‑end accounts for a range of clients – limited companies, LLPs, sole traders, partnerships and pension schemes.
• Working from incomplete records or client trial balances (Sage, Xero, Quick Books, etc.).
• Handling budgets and planning, liaising directly with clients to resolve queries.
• Reviewing files with senior staff and finalising reporting packs.

• Leading internal and external audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Carrying out risk assessments, setting materiality levels and sampling.
• On‑site testing, including stock takes and verification work.
• Performing analytical reviews and finalising audit files.

• Preparing VAT returns, personal tax returns and corporation tax computations.
• Assisting with P11
  
  Ds and occasional advisory work.

• Reviewing the work of juniors, resolving technical queries and ensuring files are ready for manager review.
• Providing on‑the‑job training and mentoring to semi‑seniors and juniors.
• Spotting cross‑selling opportunities across the firm's wider service offering.

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
• Around 18+ months post‑qualified experience, ideally in a practice dealing with OMBs.
• Comfortable managing a varied portfolio across different sectors.
• Solid software knowledge (Sage, Xero, CCH, VT, Quick Books, etc.).
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience supervising staff and supporting development of junior team members.

• Medical
• Food & Hospitality
• Retail
• Manufacturing
• Media & Entertainment
• Professional services (Surveyors, Contractors, etc.)
• EC Sales VAT reporting
• Paperless systems