Knightwell Recruitment
Fully Remote - ACCA Qualified Senior Accountant
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Senior Accountant (ACCA / ACA Qualified)
Remote (UK) | Central London
Location:
Remote (UK) with occasional visits to our Central London office (typically once every two weeks, although this is negotiable)
Salary:
Competitive + Benefits (Dependent on Experience)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant who is ACCA or ACA Qualified with an active membership status. This is an essential requirement and applications that do not meet this criterion will not be considered.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern, cloud-based accountancy practice, managing a varied portfolio of clients across the Medical, Sports, Music and Entertainment sectors. The role is predominantly remote, with occasional visits to our Central London office. Office attendance is typically once every two weeks, although this can be discussed and agreed based on individual circumstances.
About Us
We are a forward-thinking, cloud-based accountancy practice with over 20 professionals operating across three UK locations, including our Central London office. Our specialist expertise has enabled us to build long-standing relationships with clients within the Medical, Sports, Music and Entertainment industries. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional technical advice alongside outstanding client service.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for managing your own portfolio of clients and providing both compliance and advisory services. Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing a portfolio of clients across a range of specialist sectors.
- Preparing and reviewing Statutory Accounts.
- Preparing accounts under FRS 102 and FRS 105.
- Preparing Year-End Accounts.
- Advising clients on VAT schemes and VAT compliance.
- Preparing Corporation Tax computations.
- Managing Directors' Loan Accounts.
- Preparing and reviewing Personal Tax returns.
- Advising clients on Loss Relief and other tax matters.
- Acting as the primary point of contact for clients.
- Explaining technical accounting and tax matters in a clear and commercially focused way.
- Building long-term relationships with clients while providing exceptional service.
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Essential Requirements
Applicants must have:
- ACA or ACCA qualification.
- Active ACA or ACCA membership status (essential).
- Significant experience working within a UK accountancy practice.
- Extensive experience preparing Statutory Accounts.
- Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102 and FRS 105.
- Experience with VAT schemes and VAT compliance.
- Experience preparing Year-End Accounts.
- Knowledge of Directors' Loan Accounts.
- Experience preparing Personal Tax returns.
- Strong understanding of Loss Relief.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to independently manage a client portfolio.
About You
Technical ability is essential, but equally important is your ability to build relationships with clients.
We work with clients in specialist sectors who value accountants that can communicate clearly, provide commercial advice and become trusted advisers to their businesses.
The successful candidate will:
- Have an engaging and professional personality.
- Be commercially aware and client-focused.
- Be confident explaining technical accounting matters in straightforward language.
- Build strong relationships with clients.
- Be organised, proactive and capable of managing multiple deadlines.
- Enjoy working within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
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What We Offer
- Remote working with flexible office attendance.
- Visits to our Central London office typically once every two weeks (negotiable).
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Modern cloud-based working environment.
- Diverse and interesting client portfolio.
- Career development opportunities within a growing practice.
- Supportive and collaborative team culture.
Interview Process
The recruitment process consists of two interview stages:
- First Stage: Microsoft Teams interview (20–30 minutes)
- Second Stage: Microsoft Teams interview (20–30 minutes)
We aim to provide an efficient recruitment process while giving candidates the opportunity to learn more about the role and our business.
If you are an ACA or ACCA Qualified Senior Accountant with an active membership status and are looking to join a progressive, specialist accountancy practice, we would welcome your application.
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