Senior Accountant/Client Manager - West End - £60,000-£65,000 (4days in, 1 remote)
This is an opportunity to join a friendly, growing, and ambitious West End accountancy practice on a permanent basis. The firm is looking to double in size over the next five years and wants someone who can be an integral part of that journey - someone proactive, personable, and comfortable wearing multiple hats across accounts, tax, and audit.
Key Responsibilities
* Accounts & Client Management
o Manage a portfolio of 80 limited companies, delivering full statutory accounts preparation, corporate tax returns, and VAT compliance.
o Regular use of Xero, Sage, and CCH.
* Tax Compliance & Advisory
o Oversee 125 personal tax cases, including work for high-net-worth individuals, investment reliefs (EIS, SEIS, VCT), CGT, and foreign income reporting.
o Prepare and finalise corporate tax computations, handling approximately 500 hours of tax work per year.
o Use IRIS for tax processing.
* Audit & Assurance (c. 20%)
o Take ownership of 10-12 audits annually, including clients up to £60m turnover.
o Lead audit planning and execution (CCH Audit software), and liaise with clients both onsite and remotely.
Candidate Requirements
* ACA / ACCA qualified or experienced QBE
* Experience with CCH, IRIS, Xero, Sage
* Enjoys working in a small team environment and thrives on collaboration
* A confident communicator with a sense of humour and can-do attitude