Senior Accountant - Business Services - Top 100 Firm

Ambition is delighted to be working with a Top 100 Firm, based in Central London, looking to add a Senior Accountant to their Business Services Team.

The Firm

An independent accounting, tax and business advisory firm based in the City of London. Their origins go back over 125 years and many of their client partnerships span decades. They are proud to be a people-led professional advisory firm, where heritage, trust and partnership are at the heart of what they believe in. Over the last decade the firm has undergone a transformation to become the dynamic and highly respected advisory firm it is today.

They act for a diverse range of clients who operate in a multitude of sectors both in the UK and Internationally including, but not limited to, property, fintech, sports, entertainment and media.

The Role

They are looking for a bright accountant to join their tight knit team. You will demonstrate an interest in supporting businesses, have strong communication skills and the ability to analyse and interpret data for their clients.

You will be responsible for a portfolio of clients from various industries so it is essential that you can prioritise work, meet deadlines and at the same time deliver the highest possible service and look for way to add value. Initially you will be directed by senior managers and partners but over time and depending on your rate of progress we hope you will be able to take on more responsibility as your role progresses. In the longer term, there is scope within the role for you to gain experience of marketing our services to our clients and potential clients.

Main responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Manage varied portfolio of clients.
• Preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts and cashflow forecasts
• VAT returns preparations and submissions
• Year End accounts preparations
• Review of management accounts and VAT returns for trainees
• Helping with development of more junior members of the team
• Reporting key performance indicators and variances to clients
• Liaising with HMRC
• Help with ad-hoc tasks

The Candidate

• At least 6 years of experience working within a Business Services Team
• Highly motivated with a strong academic background to include Degree level graduates (or equivalent), qualified AAT, ACCA or work experience equivalent
• VAT knowledge essential
• Sage, Xero and Dext experience essential, other software beneficial
• You will have strong business focus and awareness of current affairs
• Management Accounts preparation skills essential
• Strong communication skills - verbal and written
• An ability to analyse and interpret data
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• An ability to work as part of a team
• An ability to manage own tasks and meet deadlines
• You will need to be client facing
• Proficient in using Excel, Word and Microsoft Outlook

Whats on Offer?

Competitive Salary & Additional Benefits

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