Senior Qualified Accountant (Audit Firm)

Sheridan Maine London; Hayes End; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Maine London is recruiting a Senior Qualified Accountant (Audit Firm) for a full-time, permanent role in London. The role requires ACA or ACCA qualification with solid audit experience and offers the chance to lead audit engagements, supervise junior staff, and build strong client relationships within a reputable practice.

You will deliver high-quality audit and assurance services for a varied client portfolio, with clear progression opportunities and a collaborative, professional team

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
• Solid audit experience in a practice environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist on audit engagements from planning through to completion.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts and financial statements.
• Liaise with clients as a key audit contact during fieldwork.
• Supervise junior staff and support their training and development.
• Ensure compliance with UK auditing standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Audit experience

Client relationship management

Lead on audits

Team supervision

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

Sheridan Maine London seeks a Senior Qualified Accountant (Audit Firm) for a full‑time, permanent post in London, paying £45,000–£50,000 yearly. The successful candidate, fully qualified through ACA or ACCA with solid audit experience, will lead and assist on audit engagements, delivering assurance services to a varied client portfolio. Duties include supervising junior colleagues, preparing accounts, and building client relationships within a reputable practice offering clear progression. Strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential, alongside the ability to manage workloads and support team development. This senior position suits a professional ready to contribute to a well‑established firm's continued success.

Senior Qualified Accountant – Leading Audit Firm | North West London Sheridan Maine is proud to be partnering with a leading and well‑established audit firm based in the north west London area to recruit a Senior Qualified Accountant to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a fully qualified ACA / ACCA accountant with strong audit experience to step into a senior role within a reputable practice, offering exposure to a varied client portfolio and clear progression opportunities.

The Role

As a Senior Qualified Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality audit and assurance services to a diverse range of clients, while supporting junior team members and contributing to the continued success of the firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and assist on audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Prepare and review statutory accounts and financial statements
• Liaise directly with clients, acting as a key point of contact during audit fieldwork
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, supporting training and development
• Ensure compliance with UK auditing standards and regulatory requirements
• Identify audit risks and provide recommendations for improvement
• Support managers and partners with complex audit and accounting queries

About You

To succeed in this Senior Accountant / Audit role in north west London, you will have:

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong background in audit within a practice environment
• Experience leading or assisting on audit engagements
• Good technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS (desirable)
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• Ability to supervise junior staff and manage workloads effectively
• A proactive, detail‑focused approach

Why Apply?

• Join a leading audit firm with a strong reputation
• Exposure to a varied and high‑quality client portfolio
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing practice
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

If you are a Senior Qualified Accountant looking for an Audit role in Harrow, Sheridan Maine would be delighted to speak with you confidentially.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.