Qualified Accountant

Sheridan Maine; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working

Zusammenfassung

Sheridan Maine is recruiting for a Qualified Accountant in London. The role offers a broad mix of accounting, taxation and client advisory responsibilities within a friendly, professional team.

The successful candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified (or nearing qualification) with UK practice experience, and will work in a hybrid setup after probation. Salary ranges £50,000–£60,000 depending on experience.

Qualifikationen

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or approaching qualification.
• Experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and financial reporting.
• Good understanding of UK accounting standards and taxation.
• Experience with a varied client portfolio, including owner‑managed businesses.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a client‑focused approach.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Proactive, collaborative and professional approach to work.

Aufgaben

• Prepare and review statutory accounts for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Produce management accounts and financial statements.
• Assist with corporation tax computations and compliance.
• Prepare and review VAT returns and related records.
• Support clients with day‑to‑day accounting and taxation queries.
• Liaise with clients, HMRC and external advisers as required.
• Assist with year‑end processes and deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and add value.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive

Ausbildung

ACA or ACCA qualified

Jobbeschreibung

Qualified Accountant |London |£50,000 – £60,000 |Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days WFH once probation successfully completed)

“A good accountant is a good poet. He appreciates the true value of things.” - Robert Frost

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of an established accountancy practice in London's West End. This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA or ACCA qualified, or nearly qualified, Accountant to join a professional and supportive team, working with a varied portfolio of clients across different sectors.

The position offers a broad mix of accounting, taxation and client advisory responsibilities, making it particularly appealing to someone who enjoys building client relationships and taking ownership of their work.

Key responsibilities of the Qualified Accountant:

• Prepare and review statutory accounts for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Produce management accounts and financial statements.
• Assist with corporation tax computations and associated compliance requirements.
• Prepare and review VAT returns and related accounting records.
• Support clients with day-to-day accounting and taxation queries.
• Liaise with clients, HMRC and other external advisers as required.
• Assist with year-end processes and ensure statutory deadlines are met.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and provide added value to clients.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver a high standard of client service.

To be considered for the role of Qualified Accountant, you will have/be:

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or approaching qualification.
• Previous experience working within a UK accountancy practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and financial reporting.
• Good understanding of UK accounting standards and taxation requirements.
• Experience working with a varied client portfolio, ideally including owner-managed businesses.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-focused approach.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• A proactive, collaborative and professional approach to work.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working arrangements (after successfully completing probation).
• Exposure to a varied and interesting portfolio.
• Opportunities for continued professional and technical development.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The chance to develop client relationships and broaden your experience across accounting and taxation.

If you're an experienced practice Accountant looking for your next career move in Central London, Sheridan Maine would welcome the opportunity to discuss this position with you.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.