Senior Accountant

Amor Hire Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud-accountancy firm is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant based in Northwood. This full-time role involves finalising statutory accounts, advising clients, and managing team members in a dynamic environment. Candidates must be fully qualified ACCA/ACA with at least 3 years of experience in UK practice. Benefits include a salary of £41,000 – £50,000, company pension, and a friendly working atmosphere.

Benefits

Company pension

On-site parking

Friendly, modern working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience in a UK practice.
• Proven experience supervising junior staff.
• Strong background in accounts, tax, and cloud-based workflows.

Responsibilities

• Finalise statutory accounts under FRS 102 / FRS 105.
• Review and oversee bookkeeping, VAT, CIS, and payroll submissions.
• Manage all statutory filings with HMRC and Companies House.
• Provide proactive tax planning and business advisory support.
• Supervise, coach and mentor junior team members.
• Act as primary technical contact for assigned clients.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of Xero

Strong understanding of UK GAAP

Knowledge of VAT

Knowledge of CIS

Knowledge of PAYE

Education

Fully qualified ACCA / ACA (or equivalent)

Job description

Senior Accountant / Management – Northwood

Full-Time

• Senior-Level Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Northwood-based, modern cloud-accountancy practice. This role blends technical expertise, client advisory, and team leadership, offering significant influence within a fast-growing firm.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Compliance

• Finalise statutory accounts under FRS 102 / FRS 105
• Review and oversee bookkeeping, VAT, CIS, and payroll submissions
• Manage all statutory filings with HMRC and Companies House
• Ensure compliance and accuracy across client portfolios

Advisory & Strategy

• Provide proactive tax planning and business advisory support
• Help improve internal systems, workflows and processes
• Deliver meaningful financial insights, KPIs and analysis to clients
• Support the development of cloud-driven automation and efficiencies

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise, coach and mentor junior team members
• Review work prepared by staff and allocate workflow effectively
• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance service delivery

Client Management

• Act as the primary technical contact for assigned clients
• Build strong long‑term relationships through proactive communication
• Present financial information clearly and confidently to clients

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACCA / ACA (or equivalent) — essential

Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ post‑qualification experience in a UK practice
• Proven experience supervising junior staff
• Strong background in accounts, tax, and cloud‑based workflows

Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of Xero
• Strong understanding of UK GAAP, VAT, CIS, and PAYE
• Confident working across multiple client sectors

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary : £41,000 – £50,000 per year (DOE)
• Benefits : Company pension, on‑site parking
• Friendly, modern, cloud‑based working environment