Audit & Accounts Senior

Audit & Accounts Senior | Full Time, Permanent | North London

“The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.” — Vidal Sassoon

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with a well-established Chartered Accountancy practice based in North London, which is looking to recruit an experienced Audit & Accounts Senior to join its team.

This is a varied opportunity for an experienced practice accountant who enjoys working with a diverse client base and is confident taking responsibility for accounts preparation, audit and associated tax work.

The firm works with a broad range of clients, from sole traders and owner-managed businesses through to medium-sized limited companies, as well as specialist clients including charities and solicitors.

Working closely with the Partners and wider team, you will be responsible for delivering a range of accounts, audit and tax services to the firm's clients.

• Preparing statutory and management accounts for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Assisting with and, where appropriate, taking responsibility for audit assignments.
• Working with clients ranging from sole traders and partnerships to medium-sized limited companies.
• Supporting accounts and audit work for charities and solicitor clients.
• Preparing and assisting with personal and business tax matters.
• Liaising directly with clients, Partners and Company Directors to obtain information and resolve queries.
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and within relevant deadlines.
• Assisting with VAT and payroll matters where required.
• Developing strong, long-term relationships with clients and providing a professional and responsive service.
• Supporting the wider team with ad hoc accounting and practice-related work.

• Several years' experience working within a UK accountancy practice in a similar role.
• Strong experience in accounts preparation, including statutory and management accounts.
• Previous experience of audit assignments.
• Good working knowledge of personal and business taxation.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with Partners, Company Directors and clients.
• Experience with IRIS, Excel, Sage, Xero and/or Quick Books would be beneficial.

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Exposure to accounts, audit and tax
• Excellent opportunity for continued professional development
• Convenient North London location with excellent bus and train links

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.