Senior Accountant

Recruitment Helpline Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Recruitment Helpline Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant / Accounts Reviewer for a part-time, self-employed role based in Croydon. The position focuses on reviewing junior work and ensuring all assignments meet professional standards.

Responsibilities include reviewing accounts for various entity types, VAT and CIS returns, and corporate/personal tax computations. Candidates should have UK accounting expertise, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience working within a UK accountancy practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounts preparation and UK Tax and cloud accounting software and Sage.
• Experience reviewing accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Good understanding of UK accounting standards and compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication
• ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification preferred, although qualified by experience candidates will also be considered.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in an office-based environment.
• Must be self employed
• Input data into software for Self-assessment tax returns

Responsibilities

• Reviewing Accounts: Check limited company accounts, sole trader accounts, partnership accounts, VAT returns & CIS returns.
• Tax Compliance: Review corporate and personal tax computations.
• Quality Control: Spot errors, fix discrepancies, make corrections and ensure work meets UK accounting standards
• Supporting Staff: Offer brief guidance and feedback to junior accountants and bookkeepers.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and quality across client work.
• Input data into software for Self-assessment tax returns

Skills

UK accounting standards

Attention to detail

Communication

Excel

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant / Accounts Reviewer to join a well-established company

Job Type: Part-time, estimated 10-15 hours per week

Working Arrangement: Office-based

Employment Status: Self-employed

Salary: 19-22 per hour Competitive hourly rate (dependent on experience)

Location: Croydon

About The Company:

The Company is an established and professional accountancy firm based in Croydon seeking an experienced, reliable and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join the team on a part-time, self-employed basis.

About The Role:

This position is primarily focused on reviewing accounts preparation work completed by junior team members and ensuring that all assignments meet professional and technical standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviewing Accounts: Check limited company accounts, sole trader accounts, partnership accounts, VAT returns & CIS returns.
• Tax Compliance: Review corporate and personal tax computations.
• Quality Control: Spot errors, fix discrepancies, make corrections and ensure work meets UK accounting standards
• Supporting Staff: Offer brief guidance and feedback to junior accountants and bookkeepers.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and quality across client work.
• Input data into software for Self-assessment tax returns

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' experience working within a UK accountancy practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounts preparation and UK Tax and cloud accounting software and Sage.
• Experience reviewing accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Good understanding of UK accounting standards and compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication
• ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification preferred, although qualified by experience candidates will also be considered.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in an office-based environment.
• Ability to use various software such as Quickbooks, Xero, Sage
• Proficient in Excel
• Must be self employed

What the Company Offers:

• Flexible part-time hours (10-15 hours per week).
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Convenient Croydon office location with parking .
• Opportunity to play a key role in maintaining the quality of client deliverables.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.