At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a diverse client portfolio and provide expert accounting advice.
- Company: Modern, cloud-based accountancy practice with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible remote work, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive environment with regular team interactions and growth potential.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in exciting sectors like Music and Sports.
- Qualifications: ACCA or ACA qualified with experience in UK accountancy practices.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Senior Accountant (ACCA / ACA Qualified) | Remote (UK) | Central London
Location: Remote (UK) with occasional visits to our Central London office (typically once every two weeks, although this is negotiable)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant who is ACCA or ACA Qualified with an active membership status.
This is an essential requirement and applications that do not meet this criterion will not be considered.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern, cloud-based accountancy practice, managing a varied portfolio of clients across the Medical, Sports, Music and Entertainment sectors.
About Us
We are a forward-thinking, cloud-based accountancy practice with over 20 professionals operating across three UK locations, including our Central London office.
Our specialist expertise has enabled us to build long-standing relationships with clients within the Medical, Sports, Music and Entertainment industries.
We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional technical advice alongside outstanding client service.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for managing your own portfolio of clients and providing both compliance and advisory services.
Your responsibilities will include
- Managing a portfolio of clients across a range of specialist sectors.
- Preparing and reviewing Statutory Accounts.
- Preparing accounts under FRS 102 and FRS 105.
- Preparing Year-End Accounts.
- Advising clients on VAT schemes and VAT compliance.
- Preparing Corporation Tax computations.
- Managing Directors' Loan Accounts.
- Preparing and reviewing Personal Tax returns.
- Advising clients on Loss Relief and other tax matters.
- Acting as the primary point of contact for clients.
- Explaining technical accounting and tax matters in a clear and commercially focused way.
- Building long-term relationships with clients while providing exceptional service.
Essential Requirements
Applicants must have
- ACA or ACCA qualification.
- Active ACA or ACCA membership status (essential).
- Significant experience working within a UK accountancy practice.
- Extensive experience preparing Statutory Accounts.
- Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102 and FRS 105.
- Experience with VAT schemes and VAT compliance.
- Experience preparing Year-End Accounts.
- Knowledge of Directors' Loan Accounts.
- Experience preparing Personal Tax returns.
- Strong understanding of Loss Relief.
About You
Technical ability is essential, but equally important is your ability to build relationships with clients.
We work with clients in specialist sectors who value accountants that can communicate clearly, provide commercial advice and become trusted advisers to their businesses.
The successful candidate will
- Have an engaging and professional personality.
- Be commercially aware and client-focused.
- Be confident explaining technical accounting matters in straightforward language.
- Build strong relationships with clients.
- Be organised, proactive and capable of managing multiple deadlines.
- Enjoy working within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
What We Offer
- Remote working with flexible office attendance.
- Visits to our Central London office typically once every two weeks (negotiable).
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Modern cloud-based working environment.
- Diverse and interesting client portfolio.
- Career development opportunities within a growing practice.
- Supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Interview Process
- First Stage: Microsoft Teams interview (20–30 minutes)
- Second Stage: Microsoft Teams interview (20–30 minutes)
We aim to provide an efficient recruitment process while giving candidates the opportunity to learn more about the role and our business.
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Fully Remote - ACCA Qualified Senior Accountant employer: Knightwell Recruitment
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