Senior Accountant

Senior Practice Accountant - Accounts & Advisory A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Practice Accountant - Accounts & Advisory to join a well-established and growing professional services firm operating in London. This is a brilliant opportunity for a commercially minded professional looking to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking accountancy environment, where progression and flexibility are genuinely encouraged. This Senior Practice Accountant - Accounts & Advisory role sits within a high-performing team that supports a broad portfolio of SME and group clients. Based in London, you'll be joining a collaborative setting where you'll be trusted with varied responsibilities, client interaction, and exposure to more complex work as you develop. The culture is professional yet relaxed, with a strong emphasis on development within accountancy and long-term career growth. What you'll be doing

• Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies across a diverse client base
• Producing consolidated accounts for small and medium-sized groups
• Preparing corporation tax returns and supporting tax compliance work
• Reviewing VAT returns and assisting with client queries
• Producing management information to support business decision-making
• Managing your own workload, deadlines, and planning effectively
• Liaising directly with clients and building strong working relationships
• Supporting junior team members with technical guidance where required
• Assisting with external audit queries and wider project work What we're looking for
• Minimum 2 years' experience in practice
• ACA / ACCA qualified or actively working towards qualification
• Strong technical grounding with a proactive approach to development
• Confident user of Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Experience with Xero (essential)
• Exposure to systems such as IRIS, Sage 50, QuickBooks or Alpha (desirable)
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Able to work under pressure while maintaining high levels of accuracy
• Strong communication skills with a client-focused mindset What's on offer
• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements in London
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Study support towards ACA / ACCA qualification
• Private healthcare and wellbeing benefits
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Free parking and modern office facilities in London
• Clear progression pathways within a growing accountancy practice