Accountant

Sng (sovereign Network Group); City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the City of London is seeking an ACCA/ACA qualified accountant with experience in auditing and a strong understanding of accounting standards. Responsibilities include preparing budgets, managing client correspondence, conducting audits, and supporting junior team members. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in major accounting software and a background in finance or accounting. This position offers an opportunity to work with diverse businesses and contribute to their financial success.

Qualifications

• At least 18 months' post-qualification experience.
• Strong and up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards.
• Experience working with owner-managed businesses across various industries.

Responsibilities

• Work with limited companies, LLPs, sole traders, partnerships, and pension schemes.
• Prepare and monitor budgets.
• Produce accounts from incomplete records or client trial balances.
• Liaise directly with clients and resolve queries.
• Conduct internal and external audits.

Skills

Accounting standards knowledge

Client management

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Degree in accounting or finance

ACCA/ACA qualified

Tools

Excel

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work with limited companies, LLPs, sole traders, partnerships, and pension schemes.
• Complete planning sections in line with internal guidelines.
• Prepare and monitor budgets.
• Produce accounts from incomplete records or client trial balances (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, etc.).
• Liaise directly with clients and resolve queries.
• Review work with a supervisor and finalise files, including reporting packs.
• Conduct internal and external audits.
• Manage planning, controls and risk assessments, and set materiality levels and sample sizes.
• Perform fieldwork testing, including stocktake attendance and other on‑site verifications.
• Carry out analytical reviews.
• Complete audit files to required standards.
• Prepare personal tax returns.
• Prepare VAT returns.
• Prepare corporation tax computations and returns.
• Prepare P11Ds.
• Undertake occasional advisory work.
• Manage correspondence from clients.
• Review the work of junior team members, resolve technical queries, and ensure files are complete before manager review.
• Provide effective on‑the‑job training for semi‑seniors and juniors.
• Maintain awareness of additional services that may be relevant to clients.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA qualified (preferred).
• Degree in accounting or finance (preferred).
• At least 18 months' post‑qualification experience.
• Strong and up‑to‑date knowledge of accounting standards.
• Experience working with owner‑managed businesses across various industries.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook, Sage Line 50, IRIS, CCH, VT Transactions, Xero, Virtual Cabinet, and QuickBooks.