Senior Accountant

Senior Practice Accountant - Accounts & AdvisoryA fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Practice Accountant - Accounts & Advisory to join a well-established and growing professional services firm operating in London. This is a brilliant opportunity for a commercially minded professional looking to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking accountancy environment, where progression and flexibility are genuinely encouraged. This Senior Practice Accountant - Accounts & Advisory role sits within a high-performing team that supports a broad portfolio of SME and group clients. Based in London, you'll be joining a collaborative setting where you'll be trusted with varied responsibilities, client interaction, and exposure to more complex work as you develop. The culture is professional yet relaxed, with a strong emphasis on development within accountancy and long-term career growth.

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• Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies across a diverse client base
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• Producing consolidated accounts for small and medium-sized groups
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• Preparing corporation tax returns and supporting tax compliance work
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• Reviewing VAT returns and assisting with client queries
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• Producing management information to support business decision-making
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• Managing your own workload, deadlines, and planning effectively
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• Liaising directly with clients and building strong working relationships
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• Supporting junior team members with technical guidance where required
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• Assisting with external audit queries and wider project work
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• Minimum 2 years' experience in practice
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• ACA / ACCA qualified or actively working towards qualification
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• Strong technical grounding with a proactive approach to development
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• Confident user of Excel, Word, and Outlook
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• Experience with Xero (essential)
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• Exposure to systems such as IRIS, Sage 50, QuickBooks or Alpha (desirable)
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• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
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• Able to work under pressure while maintaining high levels of accuracy
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• Strong communication skills with a client-focused mindset
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• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
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• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements in London
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• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
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• Study support towards ACA / ACCA qualification
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• Private healthcare and wellbeing benefits
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• Enhanced pension contributions
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• Free parking and modern office facilities in London
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• Clear progression pathways within a growing accountancy practice
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