£60-65K Salary - Hybrid Working - Comprehensive Rewards & Benefits

Your new company
One of the UK’s premier accountancy practices with state-of-the-art offices in the City of London. The firm has offered over a century’s worth of accounting and advisory services to an ever-expanding, sector-diverse client base. With a reputation as a top-tier training firm with great opportunities for progression at both junior and senior levels, as well as fostering a supportive and sociable culture, there is a reason people stay here!
Your new role
The firm is experiencing organic growth across multiple areas and, in particular, with the sustained influx of financial services clients. As such, the firm is looking for a highly-capable accountant, ideally from a practice background, who wants to specialise in servicing clients from the financial services sector.
In your new role, you will be responsible for the following:

• Client Relationship Management
  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships, providing regular updates and promptly resolving queries.
  • Managing a growing portfolio of clients, ensuring the delivery of high-quality accounting services in compliance with firm policies and statutory requirements.
  • Supporting Managers and Partners in client meetings and the preparation of proposals.
• Financial Reporting and Compliance
  • Preparing financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP and IFRS.
  • Producing detailed consolidation workings for group accounts.
  • Liaising with external auditors to facilitate smooth and timely year-end processes.
  • Researching and responding to technical accounting queries related to IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Management Accounting and VAT
  • Overseeing a small portfolio requiring monthly or quarterly management accounts and VAT reporting, as needed.
• Team Leadership and Development
  • Supervising and reviewing the work of junior team members, providing constructive feedback and guidance.
  • Ensuring client assignments are completed to specification, escalating any changes or issues as appropriate.
• Continuous Learning and Technical Development
  • Maintaining and enhancing technical expertise through ongoing training, research, and professional development.

What you’ll need to succeed