Senior Accountant (Audit, Tax and Accounts)

Lawrence Grant; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional accounting firm in Harrow is seeking a Senior Accountant specializing in audit, tax, and accounts. This role demands strong communication and problem-solving skills, along with ACCA/ACA qualifications and supervisory experience. Successful candidates will manage client relationships and ensure compliance with accounting standards. The firm offers a dynamic environment focused on quality and client service.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA fully qualified desirable.
• At least 18 months post membership experience.
• Good up-to-date CPE and recent developments in accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor budgets.
• Liaise directly with clients and resolve queries.
• Completion of audit files.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving skills

Client focused

Organizational skills

Education

ACCA/ACA qualified

Accounting and finance degree

Tools

Excel

Sage Line 50

Quickbooks

Xero

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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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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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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)