Senior Practice Accountant

Cameron Clarke Associates t/a talent-finder; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

On-site parking

Discretionary annual bonus

Training and development support

Study leave for professional exams

Job summary

Cameron Clarke Associates t/a talent-finder is seeking a Senior Practice Accountant for its Pinner, Middlesex office. This full-time role runs 9:00–17:30 and offers a salary between £50,000 and £65,000 depending on experience, plus a performance bonus.

The successful candidate will manage a diverse client portfolio, prepare statutory and management accounts, and handle personal and corporate tax returns, with exposure to VAT, CGT, and potentially Inheritance Tax.

Qualifications

• Must be ACA/ACCA qualified; part-qualified considered if significant experience.
• 10+ years in accountancy practice essential.
• Experience with mid-to-large clients (1m–10m turnover) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory year-end accounts and management accounts.
• Handle personal and corporate tax returns.
• Exposure to VAT and CGT; inheritance tax experience advantageous.
• Provide financial reporting and client advisory support.
• Manage a portfolio of ~30 clients.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-volume practice.

Skills

Strong written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Commercially aware

Portfolio management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving ability

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified

Part-qualified considered

Tools

CCH

IRIS Tax Returns

Sage Payroll

Sage Accounts

Xero

QuickBooks

Excel

Word

Job description

Senior Practice Accountant | Pinner, Middlesex | Full Time 9am-5:30pm | £50,000 - £65,000 DOE + Performance Bonus

Our client is a well-established firm of Chartered Certified Accountants, providing support across tax, audit, and accounts preparation. They take a relationship‑led approach, working closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver tailored, practical advice that supports long‑term growth.

The firm operates from a modern, professional office environment with a small, friendly team culture. The atmosphere is calm and focused, supporting high‑quality work in a structured but approachable setting.

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive firm that values both technical expertise and client service, offering real scope to take ownership and make a meaningful impact.

If you are an experienced accountant with skills in accounts preparation, income tax, and corporate tax, this role offers a strong mix of hands‑on work, professional development, and progression potential.

About the Role

As a Senior Accountant, you will take a hands‑on role, working closely with a diverse client portfolio (approx. 30 clients). Responsibilities include:

• Preparation of statutory year‑end accounts and management accounts
• Personal and corporate tax returns
• Exposure to VAT and CGT (essential)
• Inheritance Tax exposure (advantageous)
• Providing financial reporting and client advisory support
• Managing a full client portfolio (approx. 30 clients)
• Working in a fast‑paced, high‑volume practice environment
• Taking initiative and supporting client‑focused advisory work

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong practice background (must have worked in an accountancy firm)
• Minimum 10 years' experience
• Experience within a larger, structured accountancy practice (teams of 8-20 people)
• Preference for stability (at least 4-5 years in one role)
• Commercially aware and able to manage a portfolio independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications:

• ACA / ACCA qualified
• Part‑qualified accountant considered if significant experience is present & exams already partially completed

Type of Experience Required

• Experience in accounts preparation, management accounts, income tax and corporate tax
• Exposure to mid‑to‑large clients preferred (£1m-£10m turnover)
• Not suited to candidates mainly from small sole traders/subcontractors

Preferred sectors:

• Manufacturing/ Engineering/ Construction (larger firms)/ IT / service companies/ Design businesses /Hospitality (higher‑end gastro pubs)
• Understanding of business complexity required:
  • Cost structures
  • Component costing (manufacturing/engineering exposure beneficial)
• Audit experience advantageous
• Must be eligible to work in the UK
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability

Software & Systems

• CCH (accounts preparation)
• IRIS Tax Returns
• Sage Payroll
• Sage Accounts
• Xero
• QuickBooks
• Strong Excel and Word ability required

What Our Client Offers

• Career progression into managerial roles
• 1-day Working from home, ideally office‑based
• Training and external development support
• Study leave and support for professional exams/subscriptions
• Pension scheme
• On‑site parking
• Discretionary annual bonus (business depen