About Wem & Co
Wem & Co is a well-established West London firm of Chartered Accountants founded in 1982, dedicated to helping businesses meet their compliance needs and improve performance and profitability, while delivering a personal and client‑focused service across annual accounts, management accounts, VAT, tax, audit, and advisory services (www.wem.biz).
Role: Manager / Senior Accountant (Chartered Practice)
Location: Savoy House, West London (W3)
Team: Lead a "pod" of 5–6 chartered accountants—part‑ and fully‑qualified staff, trainees, and colleagues in Sri Lanka.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage preparation and submission of 15+ statutory annual accounts & CT600s per month, ensuring compliance and client satisfaction.
* Oversee 10+ VAT returns monthly.
* Lead preparation of management accounts for ~5 clients.
* Supervise personal tax (SA100) filings and monitor related billing.
* Track team’s WIP and turnaround across deliverables.
* Conduct bi‑annual appraisals and support professional development.
* Foster an environment of technical excellence, collaboration, and proactive client communication.
What You’ll Bring
* Qualified or QBE Chartered Accountant with 5+ years’ experience in a UK professional firm.
* Solid leadership and team‑management experience.
* Strong client liaison and communication skills—an excellent listener and advisor.
* Proven ability to manage deadlines, workflow, and keep a sharp eye on detail.
* Confident working independently, with the drive to improve processes and mentor team members.
Please note: this is not suitable for professionals currently working exclusively in industry—they should consider alternative roles aligned with in‑house accounting.
What We Offer
* Office based role in our West London Office
* Family firm approach to work/life balance.
* Focus on staff upskilling and continual professional development.
* Engaging, client-focused culture where your work directly drives results.
📩 How to Apply
Send your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your experience leading practice teams to mail@wem.biz. Or for an informal chat, contact Rimvyda on 020 8740 6000 (wem.biz).