Senior Accountant

Timothy Wiseman; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support toward qualification

Development events

Clear route to Manager and beyond

Job summary

Timothy Wiseman is recruiting on behalf of a well-established firm of chartered accountants seeking a Senior Accountant to take charge of a portfolio of owner-managed business clients from their Central London or Harrow office.

You’ll prepare and review statutory accounts to UK GAAP (FRS102), produce management reports, supervise junior staff, and work closely with partners to deliver timely, accurate financial insights for owner-managers.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or nearing completion).
• Experience in accounts preparation for owner-managed businesses.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and common accounting software.
• Excellent organisation with ability to meet deadlines.
• Clear communication with business owners and partners.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP (FRS102).
• Produce management accounts, budgets, cash flow and performance analysis.
• Review bookkeeping to ensure accuracy and up-to-date records.
• Draft and review corporation tax computations with the tax team.
• Supervise and develop junior team members, including appraisals.
• Serve as day-to-day contact for clients alongside partners.

Skills

UK GAAP knowledge

Client relationship skills

Deadline management

Team supervision

Communication with owners

Education

ACA or ACCA

Part-qualified near completion

Tools

Cloud-based accounting software

UK GAAP software tools

Job description

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established, partner-led firm of chartered accountants, currently looking for a Senior Accountant to take charge of a portfolio of owner-managed business clients from their Central London or Harrow office.

Why This Firm

If you like accounts work that actually leads somewhere, this is worth a look. The firm's clients are owner-managed businesses, from smaller entrepreneurial companies to well-established groups, and many have been with the practice for decades. You'll be the person who really knows their numbers, and you'll be dealing with the people who own them.

It's a growing firm with a small partner group, and it's part of a global accountancy network. Just as importantly, the firm has a track record of promoting from within, with people who joined the team and went on to become partners. For a Senior Accountant, that's a visible ladder rather than a vague promise.

What The Job Actually Involves

• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP, particularly FRS102
• Producing management accounts and reporting, including budgets, cash flow and performance analysis, using cloud-based software
• Reviewing bookkeeping and accounting work to make sure client records are accurate and up to date
• Drafting and reviewing corporation tax computations alongside the tax team
• Supervising and developing junior team members, including appraisals
• Acting as a day-to-day contact for clients, working closely with the partners

What You'll Need

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or part-qualified and close to completion
• Practice experience in accounts preparation, ideally with owner-managed businesses
• Strong working knowledge of UK GAAP and mainstream accounting software
• Good organisation and the ability to manage deadlines across a busy portfolio
• Clear communication, with confidence dealing directly with business owners

What's On Offer

A study support package for anyone still completing their qualification, plus regular development events and a clear route towards Manager and beyond. The team is friendly and collaborative, with a deliberately non-corporate culture, and the office is modern and open plan.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.