Senior Accountant
  • England,London,City of London
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Job Description:
Accounts Senior - Centre of London Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
An established accountancy practice based in Harrow is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior to join their team. This is a varied role covering accounts, audit, and tax, with the opportunity to work with a diverse client portfolio across multiple industries.
Key Responsibilities Accounts
* Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, LLPs, sole traders, partnerships, and pension schemes.

* Complete planning sections in line with internal guidelines.

* Monitor and prepare budgets.

* Prepare accounts from incomplete records or client trial balances using Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, etc.

* Liaise directly with clients to resolve queries.

* Review files with supervisors and complete reporting packs.

Audit
* Lead and assist with internal and external audits.

* Undertake planning, controls, risk assessment, and determine materiality and sample sizes.

* Perform fieldwork testing, including stocktake attendance and site verifications.

* Conduct analytical reviews and complete audit files.

Tax
* Prepare personal tax returns.

* Prepare VAT returns.

* Prepare corporation tax computations and returns.

* Prepare P11Ds.

General
* Provide occasional advisory support to clients.

* Manage and respond to client correspondence.

* Review work of juniors, resolve technical queries, and ensure files are complete for manager review.

* Deliver effective on-the-job training to juniors and semi-seniors.

* Be aware of and promote relevant services to clients.

Qualifications & Skills * ACCA/ACA qualified (desirable) with at least 18 months’ post-qualification experience.

* Degree in Accounting/Finance (desirable).

* Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and recent developments.

* Experience working with owner-managed businesses across a range of industries.

* Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, Sage Line 50, IIRIS, CCH, VT Transactions, Xero, Virtual Cabinet, and QuickBooks.

Person Specification * Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

* Strong technical and problem-solving abilities.

* High attention to detail, deadline-driven, and able to work under pressure.

* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

* Client-focused, commercially aware, and committed.

* Supervisory experience is essential.
Job number 3358665

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