Qualified accountant

Office Angles UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Pension scheme

Generous holiday

Professional development

Modern systems

Job summary

Office Angels UK is seeking a Qualified Accountant to join a growing boutique practice offering hybrid working—office and home-based. You will manage a diverse client portfolio, prepare statutory accounts, and deliver tax advice while supporting business development and client relationships.

The role emphasizes technical accuracy, collaborative teamwork, and flexibility within a supportive environment that values development and client-centric service.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for a varied client portfolio.
• Managing corporation tax, personal tax, and VAT returns.
• Providing accounting, business, and tax advice to clients.
• Supporting management accounts, cash flow forecasting and financial reporting.
• Mentoring junior staff and supporting business development opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Organisational skills

Portfolio management

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

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.

We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace.

We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more.

By showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace.

We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more.

By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.