Senior Accountant

Bennett and Game; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern Accountancy Practice in Central London seeks a Senior Accountant to join their team. This role includes preparing and reviewing statutory accounts, tax compliance, and client management. Candidates should be at least part ACA/ACCA qualified with a minimum of 3 years of UK practice experience. The firm offers a competitive salary between £40,000 and £55,000, fully covered commuting costs, free onsite meals, and 22 days of holiday plus bank holidays. They boast a vibrant office environment with state-of-the-art technology.

Benefits

Fully covered transport costs

Onsite chef providing free breakfasts and lunches

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

1 day a week WFH

Statutory pension and sick pay

Qualifications

• Must be at least part ACA/ACCA qualified.
• Minimum of 3 years UK practice experience required.
• Experience in preparing Statutory Accounts and tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review statutory accounts for clients.
• Oversee VAT and corporation tax returns submissions.
• Act as key point of contact for a portfolio of clients.
• Mentor and review work of junior accountants.
• Provide proactive tax planning and financial advice.

Skills

Accounts preparation and review

Tax compliance

Client Management

Team supervision

Advisory services

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

Part ACA/ACCA qualified

Fully qualified advantageous

Tools

CCH

Myworkpapers

Sage

Xero

Job description

Package: £40,000-55,000, fully covered transport costs, onsite chef, 22 days holiday

An opportunity for a Senior Accountant is available within a fantastic, modernised Accountancy Practice in Central London. This medium sized firm has grown significantly this year, and are looking to continue their growth by onboarding an ambitious part qualified or qualified accountant, who can progress with them.

This practice prides themselves on their service to clients, empowering businesses, and ensuring meaningful prosperity. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious individual, who is looking to further themselves within a trusted and forward thinking practice.

They offer some great benefits, in addition to salary, including fully covered commute costs, an onsite chef providing free breakfast and lunch, 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, and more.

Senior Accountant Job Overview

• Accounts preparation and review – preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Tax compliance – oversee the preparation and submission of VAT and corporation tax returns
• Client Management – Acting as a key point of contact for a portfolio of clients handling queries, and offering advisory services
• Team supervision – Mentor and review the work of junior accountants and trainees
• Advisory services – Providing proactive tax planning and financial advice to clients to optimise their financial position

Senior Accountant Job Requirements

• Must be at least part ACA / ACCA qualified, being fully qualified is advantageous
• A minimum of 3 years UK practice experience
• Previous experience of preparing Statutory Accounts, CT600s, Partnership returns & ITRS (Self Assessments)
• Experience of supervising and assisting juniors
• Preferable but not essential, experience of using accounts production software like CCH and other packages like Myworkpapers, Sage, Xero etc.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• Able to commute into Central London

Senior Accountant Salary & Benefits

• Salary dependant on experience, from £40,000-£55,000
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus your birthday off, and option to purchase additional holiday
• All commute costs are covered
• Onsite Chef – providing free Breakfasts and Lunches
• Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm
• 1 day a week WFH
• Excellent office environment with latest tech, and a vibrant team
• Statutory pension and sick pay