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).