Senior Associate, Accounts

Gravita; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-enabled accounting firm in Greater London is looking for a full-time qualified accountant to manage and prepare accounts, provide client support, and engage in direct account management. The role requires ACA or ACCA qualification and knowledge of accounting software such as Sage and Xero. With a focus on flexible working hours and career progression, the firm emphasizes both employee well-being and professional growth. Join a passionate team to help shape the future of accounting and support ambitious SMEs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of bookkeeping packages including Sage and Xero.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and data analysis techniques.
• Some previous audit exposure would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of small and medium sized limited company and LLP accounts.
• Preparation of industry specific accounts including solicitors accounts and charities.
• Direct client involvement working with the client to solve queries.

Skills

Time Management

Data Entry

Customer Service

Debits & Credits

Microsoft Outlook

QuickBooks

Accounting

Account Management

Asset Management

Microsoft Excel

Administrative Experience

Phone Etiquette

Education

ACA / ACCA-qualified or part-qualified

Tools

IRIS accounts production

Sage

Xero

Excel

Job description

Were Gravita : the accountants fuelling ambitious businesses. Were a full service tech-enabled firm working with entrepreneurs and businesses to help them achieve their goals and make an impact in the world.

Were growing fast and are bringing like-minded advisors together to form a full-service tech-enabled accounting partner for thousands of SMEs. Our team use their incredible expertise alongside intuitive technology to help businesses and entrepreneurs plan better and grow faster.

Our mission is to become the UKs leading tech-enabled accounting firm for SMEs. We have ambitious goals and our high‑calibre team work hard to achieve them. We are one team with one agenda working collaboratively in a respectful environment to deliver a great service to our clients. So if you join us youll not only be working on exciting client challenges youll also be helping us shape the future of accounting .

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of small and medium sized limited company and LLP accounts primarily from a trial balance as well as manual client records.
• Preparation of industry specific accounts including : solicitors accounts and charities
• Providing detailed discussion notes for client meetings on accounting and tax related aspects
• Direct client involvement working with the client to solve queries and provide recommendations.
• Management accounts preparation and cash flow projections

Qualifications Knowledge & Experience

• ACA / ACCA-qualified or part-qualified
• Knowledge of IRIS accounts production would be advantageous
• Good knowledge of bookkeeping packages including Sage and Xero
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and data analysis techniques
• Comfortable with complex reconciliations such as CIS and VAT
• Some previous audit exposure would be beneficial
• Must be highly enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Can work as part of a team or independently
• The ability to drive would be useful

Your Career with Gravita

When you join Gravita well support you on your own growth journey. We want to be the place you learn grow and unlock your true potential.

Well work with you to build a progression plan to outline how youll grow at our company and everything well do to help you get there. Were also passionate about learning and development to help you focus on your future.

The Nitty Gritty

• Our standard working week is a 37.5-hour week on a hybrid basis
• Core working hours are 10am - 4pm Monday to Friday
• Flexible working and happy employees are at the top of our list here at Gravita and we have been working hard to support our teams through the fast-paced changes.
• Your development wont be forgotten our development support is extraordinary for a firm of our size.
• Its a busy fast-paced environment here at Gravita. Feel free to check out our social media channels (Instagram X LinkedIn and Glassdoor).

Key Skills

Time Management,Data Entry,Customer Service,Debits & Credits,Microsoft Outlook,QuickBooks,Accounting,Account Management,Asset Management,Microsoft Excel,Administrative Experience,Phone Etiquette

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1