Senior Accountant

Overview

Take your career further with a leading global accountancy firm. As a senior accountant at finalist or newly qualified level, you will step into a role with genuine responsibility, managing key client relationships and influencing outcomes across a diverse portfolio. The firm combines structured career progression with a culture that values work life balance and invests in its people, giving you the support and autonomy to grow fast. This is a chance to accelerate your career within a high-performing, internationally recognised practice.

Senior Accountant - Benefits

• 25 days core holiday
• Enhanced maternity/paternity
• Enhanced pension
• Competitive salary which is regularly reviewed
• Incentive programme for new clients and staff introductions
• Life assurance and health cash plan
• Employee assistance programme
• Hybrid and flexible working

Senior Accountant - About The Role

You will play a key role within a busy and high-performing accounts team, taking ownership of complex client work and reviewing accounts prepared by others. This role also includes training and mentoring junior team members, helping to develop their skills while maintaining the quality of client deliverables.

• Prepare and review accounts for a diverse client portfolio, including more complex engagements
• Review accounts prepared by junior or semi-senior team members to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Perform reconciliations and oversee adjustments, ensuring all financial information is correct
• Draft and review tax computations and liaise with HMRC where necessary
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff, supporting their development and improving team efficiency
• Manage client queries independently, providing professional advice and solutions
• Ensure all work meets deadlines and compliance standards, taking ownership of deliverables.

The successful Senior Accountant will have

• ACA or ACCA qualification, or approaching completion
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience preparing and reviewing complex accounts
• Experience performing reconciliations, preparing adjustments, and drafting tax computations
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and respond to queries professionally
• Experience mentoring or training junior team members is highly desirable
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
• A proactive attitude with the ability to work independently and take ownership of work