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Semi Senior/Senior Accountant - Accountancy Practice

Semi Senior/Senior Accountant - Accountancy Practice

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Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 11 days

London, Greater London EC2V 7WS, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

We are looking for a Semi Senior/Senior Accountant to join our dynamic accountancy practice in London, offering a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
Candidates should have previous experience within an accountancy practice and be ACA/ACCA part-qualified or a finalist.
The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, as well as the ability to manage client relationships and meet tight deadlines.
The salary for this position ranges from £40,000 to £50,000, depending on experience.
Candidates should ideally have managerial or supervisory experience and proficiency in accounting software.

Are you ready to step up into a dynamic, hybrid-working role where your leadership, technical expertise, and client management skills can shine? We’re seeking a Semi Senior/Senior Accountant to join our forward-thinking accountancy practice in London.This opportunity is offered on a hybrid basis with 3 days in the office and 2 from home. We are looking for two candidates who have the ability to work in a fast paced environment, adhering to tight deadlines whilst driving the team forward by providing strong communication and leadership skills. Key responsibilities:

- Training and guiding junior staff, including direct reports and broader team support.
- Acting as a role model through professionalism, conduct, and technical expertise
- Liaising with clients to manage VAT returns, ensuring work is delegated, reviewed, and submitted on time—keeping clients informed well in advance of deadlines.
- Handling ad-hoc client queries with clarity and efficiency.
- Drafting accounts and ensuring high standards of accuracy.
- Managing workflows using CCH workflow software and proactively updating tasks, especially during managerial absences.
- Assisting with billing targets and supporting workflow management across teams.
- Providing training on accounting software to enhance team capabilities.
- Managing bookkeepers’ schedules and time allocation.
- Proactively supporting managers with tasks and sharing your expertise where needed.

Key Skills:

Previous experience working within an accountancy practice.
ACA/ACCA part-qualified or finalist.
Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with clients and team members.
Strong organizational abilities to manage deadlines and workflows proactively.
Any prior managerial or supervisory experience is a bonus.
Proficiency in accounting software (experience with CCH workflow tools is advantageous).

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