Senior Accountant
45k-50k + bonus + study support
Hybrid working (3 days in the office, Central London)
Halliday Marx have partnered with an international accounting firm to hire a Senior Accountant on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities

Oversee the team’s client portfolio, ensuring consistent, accurate and high-quality service delivery.
Review and validate client deliverables, including management accounts, VAT returns, payroll and PAYE compliance.
Support the preparation of statutory accounts, corporation tax computations and returns, and client audit requirements.
Ensure all statutory and regulatory filings are completed accurately and within required deadlines.
Line manage junior team members, providing clear direction, workload priorities and ongoing performance feedback.
Provide technical guidance, mentoring and training to support team development and maintain UK compliance standards.
Monitor client portfolios and team workloads to ensure deadlines, quality standards and internal procedures are consistently met.
Support resource planning, monitor workflow systems and identify potential capacity issues or delivery risks.
Build strong client relationships by understanding their businesses, identifying their needs and recommending additional services where appropriate.
Act as a key point of contact for client queries, providing timely updates and escalating complex issues to senior management when required.
Coordinate new client onboarding and account handovers, ensuring smooth transitions, accurate documentation and effective communication.
Report on team performance, progress, resourcing requirements and potential risks, working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver effective client outcomes.

Requirements

Experience managing a portfolio of retail clients
Part qualified having actually sat exams, not purely from exemptions
Minimum of 3 years experience managing a portfolio of clients within a small-mid sized accounting practice