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Semi Senior/Senior Accountant - Accountancy Practice

Semi Senior/Senior Accountant - Accountancy Practice

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Posted a day ago, valid for 14 hours

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 a dynamic accountancy practice in London, offering a hybrid working model.
Candidates should have previous experience in an accountancy practice and be ACA/ACCA part-qualified or finalists.
The role involves training junior staff, managing client VAT returns, and ensuring high standards of accuracy in drafting accounts.
Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, along with any prior managerial experience being a bonus.
The salary for this position is competitive, and candidates should have at least 2-3 years of relevant experience.

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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