ACCA Senior Accountant

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Varied client portfolio

Senior role with responsibility

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd in London is seeking an experienced ACCA Senior Accountant to take ownership of a varied client portfolio. You will be the main point of contact, manage year-end accounts, tax work, and VAT, while mentoring junior team members.

You’ll work independently, develop your technical and commercial skills, and contribute to a growing practice with cloud accounting tools such as Xero or QuickBooks.

Qualifications

• ACCA qualified status or equivalent is required.
• 3+ years post-qualification experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• Experience managing your own client portfolio and strong client communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and act as their main point of contact.
• Prepare and review year-end accounts and financial statements.
• Prepare and review corporation tax and personal tax returns.
• Handle VAT returns and related compliance work.
• Review bookkeeping and accounting records.
• Review junior team members’ work and provide guidance.

Skills

Client interaction

UK accountancy practice knowledge

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Education

ACCA qualification

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

A well-established boutique accountancy practice based in London, supporting individuals, entrepreneurs, and growing businesses with a range of accounting, tax, and business advisory services.

The firm prides itself on providing a personal, high-quality service and building long-term relationships with its clients.

They are now looking for an experienced ACCA Senior Accountant to join the team and take ownership of a varied client portfolio.

The Role

This is a senior, client-facing position where you’ll manage accounts and tax work from start to finish, work directly with clients, and support junior team members.

You’ll have the opportunity to take real ownership of your work while developing your technical and commercial experience within a growing practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and act as their main point of contact
• Prepare and review year-end accounts and financial statements
• Prepare and review corporation tax and personal tax returns
• Handle VAT returns and related compliance work
• Review bookkeeping and accounting records
• Review junior team members’ work and provide guidance and feedback
• Respond to client queries and provide day-to-day accounting support
• Liaise with HMRC and Companies House where required
• Identify tax planning and advisory opportunities
• Support new client onboarding and accounting processes
• Work with cloud accounting software and improve processes where possible

About You

We’re looking for someone who is confident working independently, enjoys client interaction, and has strong experience within a UK accountancy practice.

Ideally, you will have:

• ACCA qualified status or equivalent
• Strong experience within a UK accountancy practice
• Ideally 3+ years’ post-qualification experience
• Experience managing your own client portfolio
• Strong knowledge of UK accounts, corporation tax, VAT, and personal tax
• Experience reviewing work and supporting junior accountants
• Excellent client communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good commercial awareness and a proactive approach
• Experience with cloud accounting software such as Xero or QuickBooks

What’s on Offer

• A varied portfolio of interesting clients
• A senior position with genuine responsibility
• Exposure to accounting, tax, and advisory work
• Opportunities for professional development and progression
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Right to Work: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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