Senior Accountant (Audit, Tax and Accounts)

Lawrence Grant; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK accountancy firm seeks a Senior Accountant, specialising in audit, tax, and accounts. Responsibilities include managing diverse client accounts, conducting audits, and preparing various tax returns. Applicants should possess a relevant qualification and have supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA fully qualified preferred.
• At least 18 months post-membership experience.
• Experience with OMBs across various industries.

Responsibilities

• Handling accounts for various entities.
• Conducting internal and external audits.
• Preparing personal and VAT tax returns.

Skills

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Technical approach

Education

ACCA/ACA qualification

Accounting and finance degree

Tools

Sage Line 50

Xero

Quickbooks

IIRIS

CCH

Job description

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Senior Accountant (Audit, Tax and Accounts), Harrow

Client:

Lawrence Grant

Location:

Harrow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

Main responsibilities

Accounts

• Handling accounts for limited companies, LLPs, sole traders, partnerships, and pension schemes.
• Completing planning sections according to office guidelines.
• Preparing and monitoring budgets.
• Preparing accounts from incomplete records or client trial balances using Sage, Xero, Quickbooks, etc.
• Liaising directly with clients and resolving queries.
• Reviewing work with supervisors and completing files including reporting packs.

Audit

• Conducting internal and external audits.
• Planning, controls, risk assessment, setting materiality, and sample sizes.
• Performing fieldwork testing, including stock takes and site verifications.
• Analytical reviews.
• Completing audit files.

Tax

• Preparing personal tax returns.
• Preparing VAT returns.
• Preparing corporation tax computations and returns.
• Preparing P11Ds.

General

• Occasional advisory work.
• Handling correspondence from clients.
• Reviewing work of juniors, resolving technical queries, and ensuring files are complete before passing to managers.
• Providing effective on-the-job training for semi-seniors and juniors.
• Being aware of other LG services and products relevant to clients.

Qualifications and Skills

• ACCA/ACA fully qualified preferred.
• Accounting and finance degree preferred.
• At least 18 months post-membership experience.
• Good up-to-date CPE and knowledge of recent developments in accounting standards.
• Experience with OMBs across various industries.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, Sage Line 50, IIRIS, CCH, VT Transactions, Xero, Virtual Cabinet, Quickbooks.

Person Specification

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong technical approach and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks.
• Client-focused and commercially aware.
• Positive attitude and commitment to LG in dealings with clients and staff.
• Supervisory experience is essential.

Preferred Specialities

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