Senior ACA / ACCA Accountant – Client Portfolio Lead

Location: Edgware, North London

Salary: £55,000–£60,000 + Performance-Related Bonus (OTE up to £65,000)

Working Pattern: Full-time or 4–5 days per week

Working Arrangement: Hybrid, with 1–2 days working from home

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a highly respected and established firm of chartered accountants based in Edgware, North London. Established in 1979, the firm provides a comprehensive range of accountancy, tax, audit and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of UK and international SME clients across sectors including technology, healthcare, prime property, renewable energy and retail.

The firm is looking to recruit an experienced ACA or ACCA qualified Senior Accountant to manage a varied client portfolio and play an important role in delivering high-quality accounts, tax and audit services.

This opportunity would suit an ambitious practice accountant with strong technical experience in statutory accounts and corporation tax, confidence managing client relationships, and experience coordinating audit assignments. It is particularly well suited to an established Senior Accountant looking to take on greater responsibility and progress towards Manager level.

You will work closely with partners and senior colleagues, taking ownership of client assignments, reviewing work and helping ensure the smooth running of your portfolio. While the primary focus will be accounts, tax and client portfolio management, there will also be opportunities to broaden your experience into management reporting, forecasting and advisory work as your career develops.

The firm offers a supportive, modern and technology-enabled working environment, with an emphasis on professional development, autonomy, commercial awareness and building long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts and Tax

• Review statutory accounts and corporation tax returns, ensuring technical accuracy, compliance and timely delivery

• Oversee the preparation of accounts and tax assignments, maintaining high standards of quality and client service

• Review work prepared by junior team members, providing guidance and constructive feedback where appropriate

• Undertake technical research and resolve accounting and taxation queries

• Handle HMRC correspondence and support the resolution of client tax matters

• Monitor assignment progress and ensure statutory deadlines and client expectations are met

Client Portfolio Management

• Manage a varied portfolio of SME clients, acting as a key point of contact for day-to-day accounting and tax matters

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, understanding individual business needs and delivering a responsive, professional service

• Manage deadlines, workflow and assignment progress to ensure work is completed efficiently

• Communicate technical accounting and tax matters clearly, helping clients understand their obligations and available options

• Identify issues and opportunities that may require further input from partners or senior colleagues

• Work collaboratively with the wider team to maintain client satisfaction and consistent service delivery

Audit Coordination and Wider Responsibilities

• Coordinate audit assignments, liaising with clients, auditors and internal teams to ensure information is provided and deadlines are met

• Assist with management accounts, financial reporting, budgeting and cash flow forecasting as required

• Support due diligence, business valuations and other advisory assignments as opportunities arise

• Support junior colleagues and contribute to the effective running of the team

• Work with partners on client matters, process improvements and wider practice initiatives

• Develop commercial awareness and broaden your involvement in advisory work as your experience grows

Essential Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified

• Approximately three or more years of post-qualification experience within an accountancy practice

• Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounts preparation and review, corporation tax and general practice accounting

• Proven experience managing a client portfolio and maintaining effective client relationships

• Experience reviewing accounts and tax work, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery

• Experience coordinating audit assignments and liaising with clients, auditors and internal teams

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical accounting and tax matters clearly to clients

• Good organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines

• A proactive, commercially aware approach to problem-solving and client service

• The ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities and seek guidance when appropriate

Desirable Requirements

• Experience reviewing the work of junior accountants and supporting their professional development

• Exposure to management accounts, budgeting, cash flow forecasting and financial reporting

• Experience assisting with business advisory assignments, due diligence or business valuations

• Experience using cloud accounting software and modern practice management systems

• Involvement in client meetings, identifying additional client needs and supporting business development

• Experience improving internal processes and working efficiently within a technology-enabled practice

• Previous experience taking on responsibilities beyond Senior Accountant level, such as workflow management or supporting a portfolio at Manager level

• A clear ambition to progress towards Manager level, with an interest in developing leadership and wider advisory capabilities

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £55,000–£60,000, depending on experience

• Performance-related bonus, with potential total earnings of up to approximately £65,000 OTE

• Flexible working arrangements, with four or five days per week considered

• Hybrid working, with one to two days per week working from home

• Responsibility for a varied portfolio of established SME clients

• Direct access to partners and senior decision-makers

• A supportive team environment with opportunities to develop technical review and leadership skills

• A clear opportunity to progress towards Manager level as your experience and responsibilities grow

• Exposure to wider advisory and commercial assignments as part of your professional development

• A modern, technology-enabled practice that values efficiency, client service and continuous improvement

Career Development

This role offers an opportunity to build on your existing practice experience and move towards a broader management position.

Initially, your focus will be on accounts and tax review, client portfolio management and audit coordination. As you become established, you will have the opportunity to take on greater responsibility for workflow, team development, client advisory work and wider commercial projects.

The firm is keen to support an ambitious accountant who wants to develop their technical expertise, strengthen client relationships and progress towards Manager level and beyond.

Working Arrangements

The firm is open to both full-time and reduced working arrangements of four or five days per week, making this an attractive opportunity for candidates seeking flexibility alongside career progression.

Hybrid working is available, with one to two days per week working from home and the remaining time based at the firm's Edgware office.

How to Apply

If you are an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant with strong accounts and tax experience, confidence managing client relationships and the ambition to take the next step in your practice career, we would love to hear from you.

Whether you are an established Senior Accountant or ready to take on greater responsibility, this is an opportunity to join a respected practice where you can make a meaningful contribution and develop your career.

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