Senior Accountant | Tech/SaaS Focused Professional Services SME | London/Hybrid
Our client is a fast-growing financial and accountancy service provider specializing in scale-ups and SMEs in the tech industry. Having recently completed an acquisition and on track to triple their turnover in the next two years, they are poised to become one of the UK’s leading names in outsourced finance and accounting solutions.
Beyond their impressive growth, they boast an exciting portfolio of some of the most innovative scale-ups in London’s tech ecosystem. Their approach goes beyond traditional accounting—providing outsourced finance support, exceptional customer service, and expert insights into automation and financial technology to help businesses thrive.
Based in a vibrant area of Central London, the company fosters a collaborative and welcoming culture. Employees feel valued and invested in, as reflected in high retention rates and generous benefits. They are looking for committed team members who want to grow with them, offering strong training and progression opportunities to develop into senior leadership roles over time.
The Role
Reporting to Fractional CFOs and Finance Directors, the Senior Accountant will support a portfolio of 8+ clients, overseeing their month-end close and reporting processes. Key responsibilities include serving as point-of-contact for clients, managing the month end and management accounts process (with the support of a larger team of junior accountants) and providing strategic and operational insight in regard to the growth of the business.
You'll also have the opportunity to line-manage 2 junior accountants, gaining valuable leadership experience. No previous management experience required, just the eagerness to mentor!
This role is ideal for a newly qualified accountant looking to fast-track their career by working across multiple finance functions (supporting exciting, scaling businesses in tech and SaaS). Strong communication skills, the ability to manage multiple clients, and a curious, ambitious mindset are essential.
Clear pathways to progression—including to Finance Director—are available, supported by ongoing training and development.
Responsibilities
* Manage 2 junior team members – provide coaching, collaboration, and day-to-day problem-solving
* Set up and manage finance systems for new clients, ensuring data is well-organized and fit for reporting
* Create and review regular close activities and working papers, including reconciliations, returns, and journal entries
* Review and contribute to month end processes, statutory accounts, and management commentaries, delegating tasks to juniors in the team as needed
* Improve and document client processes, using tech to streamline workflows where possible
* Build custom reporting tools and insights to support client decision-making
* Manage client relationships, respond to questions, and handle a range of ongoing and one-off requests
* Track team workload, time and resources allocated per project internally to help manage portfolio and fees charged to clients
* Ad hoc tasks to support the Founders and Finance Directors/CFO’s
What We Need to See (Essential)
* Fully qualified (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA) with at least 6 months’ PQE
* Strong month-end and management accounts exposure
* Knowledge of Xero
What We’d Like to See (Bonus)
* Previous experience in an SME/scale-up environment
* Previous experience in the tech/SaaS industries
Package:
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + bonus and competitive benefits
Location: London
Start Date: ASAP
Hybrid: 3 days in office / 2 days working from home
If this is of interest, please get in touch with your CV at halle.paredes@harmonicfinance.com or give me a call on 0203 773 3530
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