Senior Accountant

THE COMPANY

A private client-focused group with offices in Mayfair and other global locations, specialising in wealth structuring, advisory, corporate governance, fiduciary, and trust management for high-net-worth individuals and businesses. They offer expertise in domestic and international taxation, accounting, and compliance, along with multi-family office services for seamless management of personal and corporate matters worldwide.

THE ROLE

The client is seeking a highly qualified Senior Accountant with a strong ability to think innovatively and a deep understanding of international corporate structures. This individual will support the accounting team in Mayfair (London) and collaborate closely with the leadership team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Serving as the main point of contact and Customer Relationship Manager for key clients alongside the Associate Director.
• Preparing and reviewing monthly management accounts, reports, and analysis.
• Bookkeeping tasks including bank reconciliations, supplier/customer statement reconciliations, and posting adjustments.
• Managing the purchase-to-pay process and preparing supplier payments.
• Handling bookkeeping entries such as purchases, sales, bank, and payroll journals.
• Managing intercompany reconciliations with subsidiaries, head office, and associated companies.
• Completing VAT returns, monthly management accounts, and year-end audited financial statements.
• Processing EC Sales/Intrastat statements.
• Preparing statutory and consolidated financial statements.
• Calculating and preparing corporation tax computations.
• Proactively responding to client needs and maintaining regular communication on progress.
• Identifying new business opportunities with existing and potential clients and informing the Partner.
• Liaising with HMRC, clients, banks, and other professionals.
• Ensuring assignments are completed within budget and alerting relevant parties to any overruns.
• Adhering to the firm's quality control procedures and managing risk.
• Providing technical support on compliance matters.
• Actively contributing to bids and proposals for new business.
• Overseeing the WIP and billing process.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• At least 3 years of experience in a top 6 accounting firm.
• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/UK GAAP.
• Experience working in the UK environment with knowledge of VAT, CIS, and Payroll.
• Proficiency in accounts production is essential.
• External audit experience is an advantage.
• Familiarity with working under ISAs is a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, IRIS Accounts Production, Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, Caseware, Digita, Onesource, and Sage Tax.
• Professional fluency in one or more languages is preferred (Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, Turkish).