Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant | Ilford | Full Time - 9am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday | Up to £40,000 per year for the right candidate

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join their team. Based in Ilford, Essex, this accounting firm works closely with a diverse range of business and personal clients. The services they offer include:

• Accounts Preparation
• Corporation Tax
• VAT
• Audit
• Independent Examination
• Charity Accounts

Are you the right person for the job?

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a practice accounting role
• ACCA/ACA part qualified or fully qualified
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player
• Strong IT skills
• Strong audit experience would be an advantage
• Can work under tight deadlines

What will your role look like?

• Provide a professional and technical service to clients in a cost-efficient manner
• Be courteous to clients at all times
• Manage client portfolio
• Report to Directors
• Meet deadlines (including government, client, and internal deadlines)
• Create a professional environment in the office
• Undertake work efficiently, based on time costing and final fee
• Identify reasons for variances
• Monitor and encourage the collection of fees
• Supervise and train junior staff and provide written appraisal monthly, and identify courses for improvement for junior staff
• Organise workshops and meetings for staff and clients for training purposes
• Expand your role in line with the firm's growth
• Maintain continuous professional development through relevant courses and personal study/research provided by the company
• Innovate and develop workflows to increase the competitive advantage of the firm
• Review reports weekly with the Directors
• Maintain a tidy and clean desk and office environment, adhering to company standards
• Review junior staff time sheets weekly
• Prepare time sheets weekly and submit them every Monday
• Handle ad-hoc assignments, including covering for team members as required
• Manage an expanding portfolio of clients professionally allocated to you

What can you expect in return?

• A friendly and supportive work environment
• Modern offices
• A chance to grow with the firm long term
• Staff pension and health insurance scheme

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2025-04-10 / full time