Accountant in London

Location: South London, UK

Hours: 9.30am - 6pm, Monday - Friday

Salary: Up to £40,000 Dependent on experience

Holiday: 28 Days incl. Bank Holidays, Plus a day off for your Birthday

My client is a family-run Chartered Certified Accountants and Registered Auditors firm based in London, with over 50 years of experience supporting businesses and individuals with tailored financial solutions. The firm provides a wide range of services including accounts preparation, audit and assurance, bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, tax planning, business advice and HMRC support. They are known for their personal approach and strong client relationships, working closely with clients to improve financial performance, maintain compliance and support long-term business growth.

Due to continued growth in clients and business levels, they are looking to bring a senior accountant on board. As a senior accountant you'll be creating client accounts, filing returns for personal and corporation tax and working within the FRS 105, 102 and 1021a reporting standards. You'll have the opportunity to expand your career horizons and learn on the job from industry specialists and undertake qualifications if desired.

Position Duties:

• Creating and preparing statutory company accounts ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards including FRS 105, FRS 102 and FRS 102 1A, while maintaining accuracy and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Preparing month-end and year-end accounts and supporting schedules to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Completing and filing Corporation Tax Returns (CT600), ensuring calculations are accurate, deadlines are met and all submissions comply with current HMRC legislation and reporting requirements.
• Investigating discrepancies, correcting errors and ensuring financial statements meet professional compliance standards.
• Preparing non-statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and other business entities, tailoring reports to client requirements while ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial information.
• Assisting with the preparation of basic personal tax returns for individuals.
• Supporting inheritance tax matters as part of the wider advisory team, assisting with information gathering, calculations and preparation of relevant documentation for client estates.
• Providing detailed financial reporting and analysis to firm partners.
• Managing client queries and liaising directly with business owners, providing professional guidance on accounts preparation, tax compliance and general accounting matters.
• Maintaining strong technical knowledge of accounting legislation and reporting standards.

Position Requirements:

• A strong background in accountancy, with experience in preparation of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• The right candidate will be a motivated, self-starter with drive to succeed in a busy practice environment.
• Good level of computer literacy with experience using Microsoft Office, Xero, Sage, QuickBooks and Cashflow.
• A minimum basic understanding of HMRC's making tax digital.
• Clear communication, written and verbal, is essential along with very strong numerical skills.
• A candidate with the desire to learn on the job from industry professionals and gain further qualifications if desired.
• Great people skills and the ability to empathise with clients in tough situations.
• Ability to commute daily to the south London based office.

Position Remuneration:

• Salary up to £40,000 dependent on previous experience and qualifications.
• Discretionary end of year bonus scheme.
• Regular working hours, with a 9.30am start, for a strong work-life balance.
• 20 days of annual leave, 8 bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday.
• Company pension scheme upon completion of probation.
• South centrally located office, with easy commuting options.
• Twice yearly staff events in the city.
• Opportunity to take part in charity events, as a group or individually.