MMK Chartered Certified Accountants
Qualified Accountant
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Location: London & Luton
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time, Permanent
Reports To: Director
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
The Role
MMK is seeking an experienced and qualified accountant to join our growing practice in a senior capacity.
This is a hands-on role for a technically strong accountant who enjoys managing client relationships, reviewing and finalising accounts, and supporting the development of junior team members. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring assignments are completed to a high standard and within deadlines, while acting as a trusted adviser to clients and a mentor to the wider team.
The role is based across our London and Luton offices, and the successful candidate should be willing to work from both locations as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of limited company, partnership and sole trader clients.
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients and maintain strong professional relationships.
- Meet with clients to discuss accounts, tax matters, compliance obligations and business performance.
- Respond to client queries in a timely and professional manner.
- Identify opportunities to provide additional value and support to clients.
- Prepare, review and finalise statutory accounts for a diverse portfolio of clients.
- Review working papers and financial statements prepared by junior staff.
- Ensure accounts are technically accurate and compliant with relevant accounting standards.
- Assist with complex accounting and compliance matters where required.
- Oversee the timely completion of accounts, corporation tax returns, VAT returns and other compliance work.
- Ensure all HMRC and Companies House deadlines are met.
- Monitor workflow across assignments and proactively manage deadlines and priorities.
- Maintain high standards of quality control and regulatory compliance.
- Supervise, support and mentor junior members of the team.
- Review work and provide constructive feedback.
- Assist with training and professional development.
- Support the continual improvement of internal processes and efficiencies.
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Essential Requirements
- ACA or ACCA qualified.
- Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience within an accountancy practice.
- Strong experience in preparing and finalising statutory accounts.
- Proven experience managing a client portfolio independently.
- Experience supervising and reviewing the work of junior staff.
- Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and compliance requirements.
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple deadlines effectively.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks and Sage.
- Familiarity with practice software such as IRIS, TaxCalc or similar.
- Strong understanding of accounts production and compliance workflows.
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Desirable Requirements
- Exposure to healthcare, medical or GP practice clients would be advantageous.
Core Competencies
- Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of owner-managed businesses and SMEs.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to support and develop junior team members.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities.
- Proactive problem-solving mindset with the ability to work independently.
- Client-focused approach with a commitment to delivering exceptional service.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively under pressure.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Ongoing professional development and training.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Exposure to a varied and interesting client base.
- Genuine opportunities for progression and career development.
This role is ideal for an ambitious and client-focused accountant seeking greater responsibility, leadership opportunities and long-term career progression within a growing independent accountancy practice.
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