Senior Accountant - UK

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About the Company

UK-based accounting and advisory firm

About the Role

Senior UK Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review 

  year-end statutory accounts

   under 

  UK GAAP / FRS 102 or FRS 105

  .
• Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of accounting and tax services.
• Oversee 

  VAT returns, payroll submissions, and management accounts

  .
• Liaise with 

  HMRC and Companies House

   on filings, queries, and compliance matters.
• Conduct 

  balance sheet reconciliations

  , journal entries, and month-end adjustments.
• Support the preparation of 

  corporation tax computations

   and 

  self-assessment tax returns

  .
• Review work prepared by junior accountants and provide mentorship and technical guidance.
• Identify process improvements and contribute to best practice across the accounting function.

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA qualified

   (or finalist / equivalent experience).
• Minimum 

  4–6 years of UK accounting experience

  , ideally within a practice environment.
• Strong knowledge of 

  UK GAAP

  , 

  FRS 102

  , 

  VAT

  , and 

  corporation tax principles

  .
• Experience with accounting software such as 

  Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or Microsoft Dynamics

  .
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in a 

  UK accounting firm

   or 

  outsourced client accounting environment

  .
• Exposure to 

  multi-entity accounting

   and 

  cloud-based workflows

  .
• Experience reviewing and supervising team deliverables.

Work Setup & Benefits

• Remote or hybrid

   working arrangement.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity for career growth and exposure to diverse UK client portfolios.
• Supportive environment encouraging continuous learning and professional development.