Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Location:

Stanmore, Middlesex
Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 DOE

Weston Brook Associates are delighted to be supporting this well-established independent accounting firm based in Stanmore, Northwest London, in their search for an experienced Senior/Client Accountant to join their existing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice professional who enjoys managing client relationships, providing technical expertise, and taking responsibility for a varied portfolio of owner‑managed businesses, companies, individuals and charities.

Working closely with the Directors and wider professional team, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and overseeing the delivery of accounting, taxation and advisory services.

• Managing a portfolio of corporate and individual clients as the primary point of contact
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders, partnerships, rental property accounts and self‑employed accounts
• Preparing and submitting Corporation, Personal and Capital Gains tax returns
• Preparing and reviewing VAT returns, including supporting clients through Making Tax Digital requirements
• Reviewing work in progress and monitoring chargeable time to ensure portfolio profitability
• Liaising directly with HMRC and handling tax queries, investigations and routine correspondence
• Providing general tax advice to clients, including guidance relating to R&D claims, ATED and MTD
• Supporting with audit assignments as required

• At least 5+ years' experience working for a small UK‑based practice in the capacity of Senior or Client Accountant with responsibility for managing a portfolio of clients.
• Experience preparing Medium‑Size Company Accounts, Charity Accounts, and Consolidated Accounts.
• Audit experience is desirable but not essential.
• Ideally proficient in the use of Sage products such as SAPA as well as Xero and Quick Books.
• Supervisory experience of reviewing the work of outsourced accounting staff.
• Excellent communication skills as you will be regularly liaising with clients and the HMRC.

Please note:

This is a fully office‑based position with no hybrid working. Applicants should be within a reasonable commuting distance of Stanmore, ideally with a journey time of no more than 45 minutes.

If you are looking to deepen and broaden your existing experience working for a well‑established firm that has consistently performed and grown over the years, please apply now.