Senior Accountant
  • England,London,City of London
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £45,000 - £53,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionAccounts Senior - Centre of LondonSalary: £48,000 - £53,000 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 ResponsibilitiesAccounts
*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.



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 4162945
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