Full time Permanent

Senior Accountant

Sheridan Maine London

London, EC4R 0BR

£55000 - £65000 per annum

Posted: 03 July 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 02 August 2026

Ref: 60323697

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About the Role

The Senior Accountant position in London is a full-time, permanent role with a salary between £55,000 and £65,000 per annum. Working for a Chartered Accountancy firm in central London, you will manage a varied client portfolio, delivering accounting, tax, and advisory services. Key duties include preparing financial statements, handling corporation tax computations, and building strong client relationships. You will collaborate closely with managers and partners to ensure high-quality service delivery. This role requires proficiency in accounting software, strong analytical abilities, and experience in a practice environment. The position offers genuine professional development and exposure to diverse industry sectors.

Senior Accountant | Central London
Salary: Competitive Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent
“Accounting is the cornerstone of the business world.” - Tiffany Johnson
Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with an established Chartered Accountancy firm in central London to recruit an experienced Senior Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated accounting professional looking to join a supportive, client-focused practice that offers genuine career development and exposure to a varied portfolio of clients.
Working closely with managers and partners, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality accounting, tax and advisory services while building strong relationships with clients across a range of industries.
Key responsibilities as the Senior Accountant:

Preparing statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
Producing management accounts and financial reports.
Preparing and reviewing VAT returns.
Assisting with the preparation of personal and corporate tax returns.
Managing a diverse portfolio of clients, acting as their trusted point of contact.
Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team.
Liaising with HMRC and responding to client queries in a timely and professional manner.
Identifying opportunities to improve processes and add value to client businesses.

To be considered for this Senior Accountant role:

ACA or ACCA qualified (or qualified by experience will also be considered).
Previous experience working within a UK accountancy practice is essential.
Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and tax principles.
Experience preparing statutory accounts and managing client relationships.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Proficient in accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar.

What's on Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits.
Flexible and supportive working environment.
Ongoing professional development and career progression.
Exposure to a broad and varied client base.
Friendly, collaborative team culture.

If you're looking to join a well-established Chartered Accountancy practice where your expertise will be valued and your career can continue to grow, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today through Sheridan Maine to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within five working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we will retain your details on file and contact you regarding any future opportunities that may be suitable.

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