At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage client portfolios, prepare accounts, and supervise junior team members.
- Company: Established accountancy practice with a strong reputation and supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Friendly team environment with direct exposure to partners and diverse clients.
- Why this job: Join a growing firm and develop your skills while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: ACCA or ACA qualified, with experience in UK accountancy practices.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Croydon, South London
Salary: Circa £40,000
Start Date: July 2026
Office-Based Role
The Firm
Our client is a well-established independent accountancy practice with over 50 years of history, supporting a diverse portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients across the UK and internationally. The firm has built a strong reputation for providing tailored accountancy, tax and business advisory services, with a focus on long-term client relationships and delivering practical commercial advice. The business operates from offices in South London and Central London and employs a close-knit team of accounting professionals supported by an overseas back-office function. Due to continued growth and expansion of the client portfolio, the firm is seeking an Accounts Senior to join its Croydon office.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious practice professional looking to broaden their exposure across accounts, tax and client management within a supportive environment. The role offers genuine progression opportunities and exposure to a varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors. The successful candidate will manage their own portfolio of clients, prepare accounts and tax computations, supervise junior team members and work closely with managers and partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SME clients
- Preparing statutory accounts for manager and partner review
- Preparing corporation tax computations and returns
- Assisting with personal tax returns
- Reviewing work completed by junior team members
- Acting as a key point of contact for clients and responding to queries
- Liaising directly with business owners and stakeholders
- Supporting audit assignments through review and completion procedures
- Working closely with the firm's offshore support team
- Identifying opportunities to provide additional services and support to clients
- Ensuring work is delivered accurately and within deadlines
Portfolio Information
Portfolio value: Approximately £200,000
Client sectors include: Medical practices, Construction, Professional services, Property, SMEs and owner-managed businesses
Typical turnover range: Small to medium-sized businesses
Role Split
Accounts: 70%, Tax: 20%, Audit: 10%
Candidate Requirements
Essential
- ACCA or ACA qualified, finalist or strong part-qualified candidate
- Previous experience within a UK accountancy practice
- Strong accounts preparation experience
- Experience preparing corporation tax computations
- Exposure to personal tax work
- Experience managing client relationships
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
Desirable
- Experience reviewing junior staff work
- Exposure to audit assignments
- Experience using cloud accounting software
- Interest in developing broader tax and advisory knowledge
Career Progression
The firm actively supports career development and offers exposure beyond traditional compliance work. Individuals who demonstrate initiative and a desire to learn will have opportunities to take on additional responsibility, develop advisory skills and progress within the business.
Working Environment
- Friendly and collaborative team culture
- Direct exposure to partners and decision-makers
- Diverse client portfolio
- Opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals
- Supportive environment for professional development
Package
- Salary circa £40,000
- Career progression opportunities
- Ongoing professional development
- Office-based position in Croydon
- Convenient access to public transport including East Croydon, South Croydon and West Croydon stations
If you are looking to join a growing and forward-thinking accountancy practice where you can develop your technical skills, build client relationships and progress your career, we would welcome your application.
Accounts Senior employer: Quinton Bryson
Join a dynamic and supportive accountancy practice in Buckinghamshire, where your career can flourish alongside a team of over 30 dedicated professionals. With a strong emphasis on ongoing training and development, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients while enjoying a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including on-site parking and a Death in Service policy. This is not just a job; it's a chance to grow within a well-established firm that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture.
