Senior Accountant, ACA/ACCA

TPF Recruitment

. Prepare and review statutory accounts for limited companies .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSenior💰 £65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preparing and reviewing statutory accounts, managing client portfolios, and conducting financial analysis, including cash flow forecasting and budgeting. Holds ACA or ACCA qualifications with a strong focus on client relationship management and strategic growth initiatives.

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ACA QualifiedACCA QualifiedStatutory Accounts PreparationClient Portfolio ManagementCorporation Tax Compliance

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Hard Skills

Statutory AccountsCorporation Tax ReturnsManagement AccountsCash Flow ForecastingBudgetingAudit AssignmentsTechnical Accounting ResearchBusiness ValuationsCorporate Finance ProjectsDue Diligence

Soft Skills

Client Relationship ManagementCommunication SkillsMentoringCommercial AwarenessAmbition

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAACCA

Industry Keywords

Accountancy PracticeFinancial ReportingAssurance WorkAdvisory WorkHMRC Liaison

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and review statutory accounts for limited companies
Prepare and review corporation tax returns
Manage a portfolio of business clients
Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted adviser
Prepare management accounts and financial reports
Conduct cash flow forecasting, budgeting and business planning
Assist with audit assignments and assurance work
Support due diligence, business valuations and corporate finance projects
Conduct technical accounting and tax research
Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients
Mentor and support junior accountants
Work alongside partners on strategic growth initiatives and practice development

Requirements

What you’ll need

ACA qualified or ACCA qualified
Ideally 5+ years' post qualification experience within an accountancy practice
Strong experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts
Experience managing a client portfolio
Good knowledge of corporation tax compliance
Exposure to audit, management accounts or advisory work would be advantageous
Excellent communication and relationship management skills
Commercially minded and client focused
Ambitious and seeking long term career progression within practice

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance related bonus
Hybrid working available (1–2 days from home)
Clear and transparent career progression route
Exposure to partners and senior decision makers
Diverse client portfolio across multiple sectors
Broad exposure to accounts, tax, audit and advisory work
Ongoing professional development and mentoring
Opportunity to progress into Manager and Senior Manager positions
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