BKL
Accounts & Business Services Senior
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Job Title: Accounts & Business Services Senior
Location: Hybrid Working – London E14 / Occasional visits to other London offices
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hour week
Reporting to: ABS Manager
Salary: £42,000 - £55,000
About BKL
BKL is a Top 40 accountancy and advisory business supporting a diverse client base, from entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals to ambitious owner-managed businesses and multinational groups. With a legacy spanning over 130 years, we’ve evolved into a modern, purpose-driven business that balances profit with impact.
We are proud to be a certified B Corp, reflecting our commitment to sustainability, transparency, and responsible governance. As a member of DFK International, we support clients locally and internationally with cutting-edge expertise and a personal touch.
We believe all clients deserve the same level of care, innovation, and excellence.
Your Opportunity
The role of an ABS Senior is to ensure the accurate preparation and review of ABS work in accordance with budget timelines and accounting standards. This includes overseeing client accounts, taxation and financial requirements as directed, building strong relationships with clients, and providing technical advice on complex accounting matters.
How You’ll Make a Difference
Technical
- Produces accurate management accounts independently, with reconciliations and clear commentary
- Completes VAT returns and working papers confidently, including complex items
- Prepares year-end and statutory accounts end-to-end, meeting legal requirements
- Completes corporation tax computations for straightforward cases and supports more complex ones
- Identifies how business changes affect tax and flags required actions, such as: Repayment for overdrawn directors’ loan account (s455, New car leases and related P11D/benefit-in-kind issues, Incorporation or acquisition of subsidiaries and corporation tax impact)
- Uses systems effectively to automate or streamline tasks
- Troubleshoots system issues and supports others in resolving them
- Identifies where technology can improve accuracy or speed in client delivery
- Has completed or is close to completing a recognised qualification (e.g., AAT, ACA, ACCA)
- Proactively maintains knowledge through CPD and self-learning
- Shares knowledge by walking through processes with junior team members
- Applies new learning to improve quality or efficiency across clients
- Ensures CPD requirements met once qualified for ACA/ACCA
Delivery
- Consistently delivers accurate, well-documented work on time
- Keeps timesheets and WIP up to date without reminders
- Spots and corrects errors before review
- Offers proactive support to their manager when it comes to the completion of jobs
- Maintains high standards even when managing multiple deadlines
- Manages delivery of regular outputs across multiple clients
- Ability to manage multiple expectations across different clients
- Works independently and escalates only complex issues
- Organises own tasks and communicates shifting priorities clearly
- Takes full responsibilities for the accuracy and completion of assigned work
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Collaboration
- Communicates confidently and professionally with both clients and colleagues
- Produces polished review-free emails and updates
- Escalates concerns with suggested next steps
- Shares updates and insights clearly with the wider team
- Acts as consistent, reliable-presence in team delivery
- Coaches juniors on system, processes and accounting basics
- Offers guidance and encourages peer development
- Seeks support from technical specialists within the department to problem solve potential issues
- Steps in proactively to support team goals when needed
Client
- Builds trusted relationships with clients through reliable service
- Handles client queries professionally and independently
- Demonstrates proficiency in client communication through personal interaction
- Tailors deliverables to client expectations
- Begins to understand the commercial context of client decisions
- Demonstrates integrity and professionalism in all client and team interactions
- Champions adherence to professional standards and encourages others to do the same
- Handles data with confidentiality and care
- Always represents the firm confidently and appropriately
Ad Hoc:
- VAT applications
- Option to tax applications
- ATED returns
You’ll Be Ideal for This Role If You Have:
Experience
- Minimum 3-4 years of accounts and business services experience, with familiarity in accounts processes and industry standards.
Skills
- Proficiency in data analysis software, accounts software, strong problem-solving, and excellent written and verbal communication.
Qualifications
- Education: For graduates, 2:1 bachelor’s degree. For school leavers, BBC across 3 A-levels or equivalent.
- Certification: Has completed or is close to completing a recognised qualification (e.g., AAT, ACA, ACCA)
Our Values
At BKL, we live by five core values:
- Think Big – Be curious, brave, and open to new ideas.
- In It Together – Collaborate, care, and build an inclusive culture.
- Take Pride – Strive for excellence and believe in your impact.
- Do the Right Thing – Act with integrity, honesty, and fairness.
- Enjoy It – Bring your whole self to work and have fun doing it.
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Take Your Next Step
Ready to grow your career with a company that balances ambition with purpose? Apply today and discover how far you can go at BKL.
Our recruitment process typically involves three stages:
- An introductory Teams call with our Talent Acquisition team.
- A first-stage interview with two team members.
- A final interview at our London office, including a tour to give you a feel for our working environment.
Compliance & Equal Opportunities
In addition to the responsibilities listed above, you will be required to undertake GDPR training in order to fully understand the regulations and ensure all work is carried out in a compliant manner.
As part of any recruitment process, BKL collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. BKL is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.
BKL is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates eligible to work in the UK.
We know you have a lot to offer, which is why we want to give you the freedom to thrive no matter who you are or what your background is. You will have every opportunity to use your creativity in how you approach your work and the support to innovate.
Inclusion, diversity, and talent development are a fundamental aspect of who we are, and we welcome applications from candidates who share and champion these values. You will play an integral part in helping to make BKL a great place to work with a sense of belonging for everyone.
High Challenge, High Support
If you enjoy problem-solving and a fast-changing environment, you will thrive in this role.
As in all BKL roles, you will be able to take a flexible approach: balancing independent work with teamwork, and remote working with time in the office with colleagues.
You can get an insight into life at BKL here.
We’re proud to be one of the few Certified B Corporations in the accountancy sector. In joining us, you’ll become part of a business that’s committed to balancing profit and purpose.
Take Your Next Step
If this sounds like the role for you, we’d be delighted to discuss the career you could build at BKL.
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