Qualified accountant

Office Angels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Career progression

Job summary

Office Angels in Greater London is seeking a Qualified Accountant to join a growing boutique practice. You will manage statutory accounts, tax filings, and advisory work for a diverse client base in a flexible hybrid environment.

The role emphasizes client relationships, high-quality reporting, and mentorship of junior staff, with opportunities for professional development and career progression in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification required.
• Experience in an accountancy practice environment.
• Strong accounting and taxation knowledge.
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review statutory accounts for a varied client base.
• Prepare and submit corporation tax, personal tax, and VAT returns.
• Provide accounting, advisory, and tax guidance to clients.
• Support management accounts, cash flow forecasting, and reporting.
• Mentor junior staff and review their work.
• Assist with business development and cross-sell services.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Support partners with ad hoc projects.

Skills

Client relationships

Deadline management

Financial reporting

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Qualified Accountant

Location: Hybrid Working (Office & Home-Based) Salary: Competitive + Benefits Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

A well-established and growing boutique accountancy practice is seeking a Qualified Accountant to join its friendly and collaborative team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional looking to work with a diverse portfolio of clients in a supportive environment that offers genuine flexibility through hybrid working.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing client relationships, delivering high-quality accounting and advisory services, and supporting the continued growth of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for a varied client portfolio.
• Managing the preparation and submission of corporation tax, personal tax, and VAT returns.
• Providing clients with accounting, business, and tax advice.
• Supporting clients with management accounts, cash flow forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor.
• Reviewing work completed by junior team members and providing mentorship where required.
• Assisting with business development opportunities and identifying value-added services for clients.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting partners with ad hoc projects and client assignments.

Requirements

Essential

• ACA, ACCA, or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and taxation.
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar.

Desirable

• Experience working with owner-managed businesses and SMEs.
• Exposure to advisory and consultancy services.
• Previous experience reviewing junior staff work.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Hybrid working with flexibility around office attendance.
• Friendly and supportive boutique practice culture.
• Exposure to a varied and interesting client base.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Modern systems and technology-driven environment.

About the Firm

This boutique practice has built an excellent reputation for delivering tailored accounting and advisory services to SMEs, entrepreneurs, and growing businesses. The firm prides itself on providing a personal service to clients while creating a supportive and flexible working environment for its employees.

If you're a qualified accountant looking for a role that combines professional challenge, client interaction, and work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.