Senior Accountant

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

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BKL is a Top 40 accountancy & advisory firm operating in North and Central London. We support entrepreneurs, high net worth individuals, and owner-managed businesses. Our expertise covers key sectors such as property and construction, financial services and not-for-profit. We offer a comprehensive suite of services including tax consultancy, audit & assurance, accounts, corporate finance, and payroll, plus a range of consultancy that includes commercial finance, HR, IT, and sustainability.

Job Title: Senior - Accounts and Business Services

Location: Hybrid Working (London EC4M/Remote)

Days/Hours worked: Monday-Friday, 35-hour week (Flexitime)

Report to: Manager

Day to Day Responsibilities include but not limited to:

The role of a Senior Accountant within our Advanced Business Services team is to ensure the accurate preparation and review of accounts work in accordance with budget timelines and accounting standards. This includes overseeing client accounts, taxation and financial requirements as directed, building strong relationships with clients, and providing technical advice on complex accounting matters.

• Preparation & Finalisation of Financial Statements
  Manage the preparation of full sets of accounts from initial client records through to finalisation meetings.
• Accounts Compliance
  Ensure accounts are compiled in accordance with accounting standards (FRS105 & 102).
• Review management accounts
• VAT Compliance
  Review simple VAT returns. Strong understanding of VAT legislation.
• Effective Deadline Management
  Proactively manage multiple client deadlines and ensure work is completed to meet these deadlines.
• Budgeting
  Maintain accountability of your budgets on tasks.
• Delegation
  Effectively delegate tasks to junior staff, providing the necessary support and guidance to ensure they meet expectations. Review of work delegated to the team.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills required

• ACA/CA/ACCA, ICAS or an equivalent internationally recognised professional accounting qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant UK work experience with a reputable audit firm.
• Thorough knowledge of current auditing standards, techniques and best practice.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and client relationship management skills with a collaborative approach.
• Comprehensive understanding of risk management frameworks, internal controls and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills to identify risks and control deficiencies.

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, you will be required to undertake GDPR training in order to fully understand the regulations and ensure all work is carried out in a compliant manner. As part of any recruitment process, the Firm collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The Firm is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.

Our Vision:
We are creating a sustainable business where our people love to work, clients grow from our advice, and we achieve great things together.

What Makes Us Different:
Established 130 years ago, Wilson Wright is now part of BKL, an accounting, tax, and business advisory firm based in London.

As a longstanding member of DFK International, a global association of accounting firms, we support our clients worldwide when needed.

Our clients range in size from small sole traders to multinational groups. We believe they all have one thing in common: they want cutting-edge technical excellence with a hands-on, professional, and personal service that they can rely on to add value and deliver results.

Our holistic approach to service delivery means that our clients always have a central point of contact with a person who understands their issues. It also means our people understand a client's needs from every angle.

We aim to inspire and support each other to be at our best, so we can make a lasting difference to our clients, the community, and our firm.

What We Value

• Think Big:
  We are always challenging ourselves to think differently and reimagine what’s possible. This happens when we are open to new ideas: brave in how we suggest them, curious about exploring them, and enthusiastic in how we make them work.
• In It Together:
  We are a business for everyone. We work together and care about each other so that we can all achieve our best. By building a more inclusive culture, we enable innovation and growth. Our choices, decisions, and actions have a positive impact on our people, our society, and the environment, helping create a sustainable business.
• Take Pride:
  We work with conviction, seeking to be the best version of ourselves in everything we do. This belief is rooted in the confidence we have in ourselves, our team, our work, and our business. We understand and believe that we can all achieve remarkable things.
• Do the Right Thing:
  We value fairness, honesty, and integrity above all else. We speak openly and fairly with each other to build relationships based on trust and respect. We’re accountable for our actions and do what we say we’ll do, even if it’s not easy.
• Enjoy It:
  We bring our whole selves to work every day – free to express our beliefs and share our unique perspectives in all that we do. We enjoy our time at work and know it’s also important to enjoy our time at home. We laugh, have fun, and make this part of what we’re known for.

Commitment to Information Security and Data Protection

At Wilson Wright and BKL, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of information security and data protection through a comprehensive framework of policies and procedures. As part of this role, you will be expected to stay informed about these policies and ensure full compliance at all times. Adherence to our policies is critical, and failure to comply may result in disciplinary action in line with company procedures.