Senior Accountant (Audit, Tax and Accounts)

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their dynamic team in Harrow. This role involves managing audit, tax, and accounts for a diverse client base, including limited companies and partnerships. The ideal candidate will be ACCA/ACA qualified, possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, and have experience in various sectors. You will be responsible for preparing accounts, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards while mentoring junior staff. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a supportive environment where your expertise will be valued.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA qualification preferred with at least 18 months post membership experience.
• Experience in various industries, especially OMBs, is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts, tax returns, and audits for various client types.
• Liaise with clients and manage queries effectively.

Skills

ACCA/ACA qualification

Accounting and finance degree

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Experience with OMBs

Education

ACCA/ACA qualification

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage Line 50

Xero

Quickbooks

Excel

Word

Outlook

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Senior Accountant (Audit, Tax and Accounts), Harrow

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Client:

Lawrence Grant

Location:

Harrow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

8

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Main responsibilities

Accounts

• Limited companies, LLPs, sole traders and partnerships, pension schemes
• Complete planning sections in accordance with office guidelines
• Prepare and monitor budgets
• Prepare accounts from incomplete records or client trial balances (Sage, Xero, Quickbooks, etc)
• Liaise directly with clients and settle queries
• Review with supervisor and complete file including reporting pack

Audit

• Internal and external audits
• Planning, controls and risk assessment, setting materiality and sample sizes
• Fieldwork testing including stock take attendance and other site verifications
• Analytical reviews
• Completion of audit files

Tax

• Prepare personal tax returns
• Prepare VAT returns
• Prepare corporation tax computations and returns
• Prepare P11ds

General

• Occasional advisory work
• Deal with correspondence from clients
• Review work of juniors, resolve technical queries and ensure the file is complete and all review points addressed before it is passed to the manager
• Ensure effective on the job training occurs for all semi-seniors and juniors
• Be aware of other LG services and products which may be appropriate to your clients

Qualification and Skills

• ACCA/ACA fully qualified would be desirable
• Accounting and finance degree would be desirable
• At least 18 months post membership experience
• Good up-to-date CPE and recent developments in accounting standards
• Experience of OMB's covering a range of industries
• Computer packages – Excel, Word, Outlook, Sage Line 50, IIRIS, CCH , VT Transactions, Xero, Virtual cabinet, Quickbooks

Person Specification

• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
• Technical approach to work and excellent problem solving skills
• Deadline driven and ability to work under pressure
• Organisation skills - ability to manage a number of different tasks simultaneously
• Client focused and commercially aware
• Positive and committed to LG in dealings with both clients and staff
• Supervisory experience is essential

Specialities – preferred

• Medical sector
• Food and hospitality sector
• Retail
• Manufacturing
• Media and Entertainment
• Professionals (Surveyors, IT contractors, etc)