Senior Accountant

Rapid Recruitment Services; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable firm of chartered accountants in London is seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to manage a diverse portfolio of clients. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, calculating taxes, and overseeing compliance. Candidates should be ACCA qualified with a minimum of 4 years of UK practice experience, and possess strong communication skills. This role offers an excellent opportunity for career advancement within a dynamic firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in a UK-based practice as a senior accountant.
• Expertise in preparing year-end accounts and managing corporate and personal tax.
• Proficiency in various accounting software tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a diverse portfolio of clients, including limited companies and sole traders.
• Prepare year-end financial statements in compliance with accounting standards.
• Calculate and file corporation tax returns with HMRC.

Skills

ACCA qualification

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Supervision and mentoring

Education

ACCA qualification or near completion

Tools

PTP/IRIS

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage50

Job description

Overview

Rapid Recruitment is thrilled to partner with our client, a reputable and well-established firm of chartered accountants based in London. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to manage a diverse portfolio of clients and provide a wide range of accounting and taxation services.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing a portfolio of clients, including limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships, spanning various industries and turnover sizes.
• Preparing year-end financial statements in compliance with FRS102-1A and FRS105 using PTP/IRIS accounting software.
• Calculating and filing corporation tax (CT600) returns with HMRC.
• Preparing personal tax (SA100) returns for self-employed individuals and high-net-worth clients.
• Producing and submitting quarterly VAT returns to HMRC.
• Reviewing and supporting the work of other team members to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Leveraging cloud-based accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage50 to meet client requirements.

Qualifications

• ACCA qualified or at a late stage of qualification, with a minimum of 4+ years of experience in a UK-based practice as a senior accountant.
• Demonstrated expertise in preparing year-end accounts and handling corporate and personal tax matters.
• Proficiency in accounting software, including PTP/IRIS, Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage50.
• Proven ability to supervise, mentor, and review the work of a team.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to confidently engage with both internal staff and clients.
• A proactive, professional, and client-focused approach to service delivery.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and experienced accounting professional to further their career within a highly successful and dynamic firm. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong client relationships are essential for this role.

Locations: Edgware