Senior Accountant in Practice

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a reputable accountancy firm as a Senior Accountant, where you will take on a strategic role overseeing operations while mentoring junior staff. The position calls for an ACA/ACCA qualified individual with proven experience and leadership skills. This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse clients and contribute significantly to the team in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Referral bonuses up to £500

Qualifications

• Strong general practice experience with Ltd companies, VAT, CIS & personal tax.
• Proven leadership or supervisory skills in a relevant setting.
• Comfortable with complex tax matters, including high net worth individuals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and workflow across both London offices.
• Review statutory accounts, CT600s, VAT returns, and liaise with HMRC.
• Mentor junior staff and support UK-based and offshore teams.

Skills

Leadership

Detail-oriented

Commercial awareness

Client advisory

Tax knowledge

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified or finalist

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

TaxCalc

Job description

Senior Accountant South West London £65,000 £70,000

Join a thriving, forward-thinking accountancy firm with two London offices. Our client is on the lookout for an experienced Senior Accountant ready to take on a key leadership role bringing expertise, initiative, and energy to their growing team.

The Role: Make It Yours

• Oversee daily operations and workflow across both offices

• Support and lead both UK-based and offshore teams

• Be the trusted advisor for a broad client base spanning media, property, consultancy, hospitality, and more

• Review statutory accounts, CT600s, VAT returns, and SATRs

• Liaise with HMRC on compliance and disclosures

• Mentor junior staff and contribute to team development

You Bring:

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or finalist with strong experience)

• Well-rounded general practice experience Ltd companies, VAT, CIS & personal tax

• Proven leadership or supervisory skills

• Confident with QuickBooks and Xero (TaxCalc a plus)

• Comfortable tackling complex tax matters, including HNWIs and non-doms

• Commercially minded, detail-driven, and hands-on

Why This Role?

Step into a high-impact role with room to lead, shape client service, and grow with an ambitious, collaborative firm.

Next steps please apply to this Senior Accountant role and we will aim to reply to all suitable applicants within 48 hours.

Fletcher George is an inclusive Surrey based financial recruiter welcoming all applications relevant to the role. We are committed to attracting a diverse pool of applicants and to assist talent to find career opportunities in which they can thrive.

We are an accountancy and finance recruitment agency acting as an Employment Agency.

Referrals are welcome - you can receive up to £500 of Amazon or John Lewis vouchers when we successfully place your referral, just make sure they mention you when they register. The full details of Fletcher George s referral scheme is on our website.