Senior Practice Accountant

Armstrong Knight; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in London is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and strong computer skills, particularly in Sage 50 and QuickBooks. Responsibilities include preparing accounts, managing client contact, and training junior staff. This role offers competitive salary and significant opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
• Proficient with Outlook, Word, Excel, Sage 50, and QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare final accounts for review for various business types.
• Oversee management accounts, VAT returns and bookkeeping.
• Direct client contact for service delivery.
• Assist management in projects.
• Train and review work of junior staff.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Communication

Client management

Education

Qualified accountant or qualified by experience

Tools

Sage 50

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

My client is looking for an Accounts Senior to join the team and are offering an excellent salary and a great opportunity for progression.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of final accounts to manager review for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Preparation of / overseeing management accounts, VAT returns & bookkeeping.
• Compilation of corporate and personal tax returns.
• Direct contact with clients.
• Assisting management / directors in ad hoc projects.
• Training & reviewing the work of junior staff.
• Managing your own work load

Candidate

• The role will ideally suit an accountant with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience (qualified or qualified by experience).
• Strong computer skills required including Outlook, Word, Excel, Sage 50 and QuickBooks.
• Salary negotiable depending on experience.