Senior Accountant
  • England,London,Greater London,Harrow
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Job Description:
Senior Accountant - Audit, Tax & Accounts
London | Full-time | ACA/ACCA Qualified
Salary: £40,000-£45,000
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’s confident working independently but still collaborative within a team setup.
What You’ll Be Doing Accounts
* 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, QuickBooks, etc.)

* Handling budgets and planning, liaising directly with clients to resolve queries

* Reviewing files with senior staff and finalising reporting packs

Audit
* 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

Tax
* Preparing VAT returns, personal tax returns, and corporation tax computations

* Assisting with P11Ds and occasional advisory work

General
* 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

What They’re Looking For * 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, QuickBooks, etc.)

* Excellent communication and organisational skills

* Experience supervising staff and supporting development of junior team members

Sector Experience (nice to have) * Medical

* Food & Hospitality

* Retail

* Manufacturing

* Media & Entertainment

* Professional services (Surveyors, Contractors, etc.)

* EC Sales VAT reporting

* Paperless systems
Job number 3379452

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