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Senior Accountant

  • Would you like to work in a responsible role for a firm that cares?

  • Fed up with commuting into Central London?

  • Want to be part of a close-knit team?

Ambition is partnering with a well-regarded, independent accountancy firm in East London who are currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team.

The Firm

The firm is an independent firm established over 25 years ago has thrived by building on a foundation of providing a high-quality service and genuine care to their clientele. The firm provides a full suite of accountancy services and has grown through word of mouth and networking in niche circles. Offices are in East London easily accessible by public transport and car for those people commuting from Essex, Herts, and North London. Full safety measures are in place as well as having the ability to work remotely.

The Role

As a general practice Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for working on your own portfolio of clients in a varied role touching on all aspects of the services provided but the firm. The role works closely with Seniors' and Partners' and provides career development and progression.

Working closely with the Partners and junior staff responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

  • Management of a client portfolio, liaising directly as a first port of call

  • Finalise and sign off Year End accounts

  • Corporation and Personal Tax

  • Review of work from junior staff

  • Mentoring of junior staff

  • Ad hoc duties as and when required

The Candidate:

As Senior Accountant role, candidates will need to be fully qualified in ACA/ACCA and will have extensive practical working knowledge within a chartered accountancy firm in a varied role. Candidates should be able to demonstrate that they are a self-starter with a positive attitude.

Requirements include:

  • Complete Accounting Qualification

  • Evidence of having managed a portfolio of clients within a practice environment

  • Use of practice software such as TaxCalc, Xero, QuickBooks

  • Able to commute easily to East London, Essex.

What's on Offer

This is a chance to join a firm that prides itself on its customer service, quality of work and expertise in certain niche areas. The firm will support flexible working and provide a breadth/variety of work.

If this sounds of interest, then please apply directly or call Jonathan on 020 7430 7273.