Accounts & Tax Senior

ACCA Careers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (3 days in office)

Permanent position in London

Career development opportunities

Job summary

ACCA Careers in London is seeking an Accounts & Tax Senior to review annual accounts and prepare statutory accounts for a portfolio of UK clients, serving as the main contact for tax queries. The role is based in London with hybrid working and a permanent contract near St Paul's.

You will handle tax calculations, oversee bookkeeping, support audit preparations, and provide financial insights while mentoring junior team members. This position offers opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
• At least 3 years of experience in a UK accounting practice with experience managing a portfolio of clients.
• Working knowledge of FRS 102/105.
• Ability to handle corporation/income tax related questions.
• Proficiency in Xero and Xero HQ is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial accounts for clients.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• Handle tax calculations and submissions for clients.
• Manage and oversee bookkeeping tasks.
• Provide financial insights and advice to clients.
• Assist with audit preparations and liaise with external auditors.
• Support junior team members with their development and queries.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Tax compliance

Client portfolio management

Financial analysis

Education

ACCA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Xero HQ

Job description

As an Accounts & Tax Senior in London, you'll review annual accounts, prepare annual statutory accounts for your own portfolio of companies, and act as the main point of contact for tax-related queries.

Client Details

Small, rapidly growing London-based accounting and advisory firm supporting entrepreneurs, company directors, and international clients operating in the UK. Office is based near St Paul's.

Description

• Prepare and review financial accounts for clients.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• Handle tax calculations and submissions for clients.
• Manage and oversee bookkeeping tasks.
• Provide financial insights and advice to clients.
• Assist with audit preparations and liaise with external auditors.
• Support junior team members with their development and queries.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure deadlines are met.

Profile

A Successful Accounts Senior Should Have

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
• At least 3 years of experience in a UK accounting practice with experience managing a portfolio of clients.
• Working knowledge of FRS 102/105.
• Ability to handle corporation/income tax related questions.
• Proficiency in Xero and Xero HQ is mandatory.

Job Offer

• Salary up to £60,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Hybrid working, with 3 days in the office.
• Permanent position based in London.
• Opportunities to develop your career.

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