Qualified Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant – FCCA / FCA Farringdon, Central London £50,000 – £58,000 per annum Full-Time • Permanent • Hybrid (1 day WFH after probation) About the Firm We are a well-established, multi-sector accountancy practice based in Farringdon, supporting over 800+ clients across a wide range of industries. With a growing UK team of 7 and an additional 8 outsourced staff, we deliver high-quality compliance, advisory and accounting services with a strong reputation for accuracy, efficiency and client care. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Qualified Senior Accountant (FCCA or FCA) with at least 7+ years’ practice experience to join our team. The Role As a Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in leading client delivery, reviewing work from both junior staff and the outsourced team, and advising on personal tax and compliance matters. You’ll manage a portfolio, support the development of junior team members, and ensure high standards across accounts and tax outputs. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically-strong, confident, and ambitious Senior Accountant seeking a long-term career path in a highly reputable practice. Key Responsibilities * Produce and review statutory accounts under FRS standards * Manage and develop a small team of junior accountants * Review work prepared by the outsourced accounting team * Prepare and review personal tax returns and handle advisory queries * Provide clients with accurate, timely advice across accounts and tax * Oversee compliance tasks and liaise with clients regularly * Support workflow planning and ensure deadlines are met * Work across a varied portfolio of 800+ multi-sector clients * Assist with process improvements and firm-wide best practices Requirements * FCCA or FCA qualified (essential) * 7+ years’ experience within a UK accountancy practice * Strong working knowledge of FRS 102 / FRS 105 * Confident reviewing work from juniors and outsourced teams * Experience with personal tax compliance & advisory * Excellent communication and client-facing skills * Strong organisational ability and attention to details * Competent using cloud and desktop accounting systems Software Experience * Xero * TaxCalc * Sage * Microsoft Excel (advanced knowledge beneficial) Benefits * £50,000 – £60,000 per annum (DOE) * 1 day working from home after probation * Clear progression opportunities * Modern Farringdon office * Supportive and collaborative team environment Interview Process 1. AI-based Personality Assessment 2. Face-to-face interview + technical assessment Fast and streamlined — typically completed within 1–2 weeks. Location Farringdon, Central London (excellent transport links)