Senior Accountant – Portfolio + M&A and Projects

Overview

Enthusiastic senior practitioner role at a growing Top 20 UK firm, blending client-facing work with people leadership. You will manage year-end accounts and tax work, contribute to transactions and M&A, and mentor junior staff. The position offers strong career progression, hybrid working, and exposure to diverse advisory projects. You’ll work within a young, ambitious culture and help drive the firm’s client service and growth.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Bonus
• Significant career development available
• Collaborative culture
• Ambitious leadership
• Permanent, full-time role

Responsibilities

• Supervise and prepare year-end accounts for Limited Companies, Sole Traders and Partnerships
• Prepare associated tax computations and returns
• Involve in client transactions, M&A, raising finance and ad-hoc projects
• Train, oversee and mentor junior team members
• Support management with team workflow and priorities
• Build and maintain strong client relationships

Key requirements

• ACCA or ACA qualified
• Minimum 1 year PQE in accountancy practice – 2 years for Assistant Manager level
• Previous audit experience would be advantageous
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Xero, QuickBooks or similar cloud-based accountancy software
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills

• Excellent communication
• Client relationship management
• Mentoring and leadership
• Xero
• QuickBooks or similar cloud-based accounting software
• Microsoft Excel

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