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Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Butler Rose • London, London, UK
9 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Accountant East London £38,000 - £45,000

A leading accountancy practice is seeking a Senior Accountant-Advisor to take ownership of a diverse client portfolio, delivering both high-quality compliance work and proactive advisory support. The role combines hands-on technical accounting with commercial client engagement, team oversight, and the development of value-added insights that help clients improve performance, profitability, and strategic direction.

Role Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary contact for a varied and complex client portfolio, managing workflow and ensuring deadlines are consistently met
  • Respond to client queries within 24 hours and lead client meetings, including agendas, action points, and follow-up notes
  • Provide commercial insight across turnover, margins, cashflow, efficiencies, cost savings, and risk areas
  • Review accounts and other outputs to ensure accuracy, compliance, and quality standards are met, identifying areas requiring further analysis or stress testing
  • Support the preparation and review of management accounts, forecasts, and scenario-based "what if" analysis
  • Challenge and improve client forecasts, assumptions, and business plans to drive stronger decision-making
  • Carry out advisory work including business scorecards, valuations, systems reviews, and process improvement recommendations
  • Develop structured action plans with clear milestones and secure client buy-in for delivery
  • Apply appropriate technical knowledge in areas such as R&D tax relief, CT600 treatment, liquidations, and financing options
  • Delegate work effectively to junior team members and review outputs, providing constructive feedback and support
  • Act as a role model for quality, professionalism, and adherence to firm processes

Personal Requirements

  • Near-qualified or fully qualified ACA/ACCA (or equivalent)
  • Strong technical accounting background across statutory accounts, management accounts, tax, and advisory work
  • Experience reviewing accounts and providing commercial commentary or insight
  • Strong client-facing experience with the ability to build trusted relationships
  • Commercially aware with the ability to interpret financial and non-financial data effectively
  • Confident communicator able to explain complex information clearly
  • Strong organisational and prioritisation skills with excellent attention to detail

If you are a commercially minded accountant looking to step into a client-facing advisory role with responsibility for both technical delivery and strategic input, apply today.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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