Senior Qualified Accountant

Senior Qualified Accountant

Full-Time 39600 - 48400 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Sheridan Maine South

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead audits, prepare financial statements, and mentor junior staff in a dynamic environment.
  • Company: Join a leading audit firm with a strong reputation in North West London.
  • Benefits: Enjoy clear progression opportunities and a supportive team culture.
  • Other info: Proactive and detail-focused individuals will thrive in this role.
  • Why this job: Make an impact with a varied client portfolio and develop your career in a reputable practice.
  • Qualifications: Must be ACA/ACCA qualified with strong audit experience.

The predicted salary is between 39600 - 48400 Β£ per year.

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

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.

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Contact Details:

Sheridan Maine South Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Qualified Accountant

ACA or ACCA qualified
Audit Experience
Statutory Accounts Preparation
Financial Statements Review
Client Liaison
Supervision and Mentoring
UK Auditing Standards Compliance