Accountant Manager

Job title Self-Employed or employed-Full Time Accountant Manager Role About us Small, friendly accountancy practice serving a diverse SME client base. We value technical excellence, strong client service and collaborative working. Location Woodside Park, North Finchley, London N12 Office-based (5 days/week) 8 hours per day/Flexible The role Were seeking an experienced, technically strong accountant to be our Accounts Manager and to manage a large portfolio of clients, prepare statutory accounts, review junior work and ensure compliance across the practice. This role is offered on a contract basis, or as an employee, depending on the candidate. Key responsibilities Prepare statutory annual accounts for limited companies (FRS 102/1A/ FRS105) and sole traders Prepare Corporation Tax computations and CT600 submissions; prepare Self-Assessment returns (SA100/SA800) Review and quality-assure accounts, working papers and tax computations prepared by junior staff; provide constructive feedback and mentoring Manage full accounts production cycle and deadline allocation for a large client portfolio (~400 clients) Review/prepare VAT returns and advise on VAT queries Ensure compliance with Companies House, HMRC and AML policies Use cloud accounting packages (Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, Sage) and practice software (IRIS, TaxCalc) About you ACA/ACCA qualified (or qualified by extensive UK practice experience) Minimum 37 years experience within a UK accountancy practice, with strong accounts preparation and taxation experience for SMEs Proven experience reviewing and mentoring junior staff Confident user of practice systems (IRIS, TaxCalc); comfortable with cloud accounting Excellent communicator, highly organised and high attention to detail. What we offer Competitive package. (negotiable by experience) Supportive, collaborative team and opportunities for professional development Diverse SME client work offering variety and challenge Convenient North London location. How to apply Please send your CV, including a short summary of the typical client portfolio you manage, to the portal where you see this. If applying to work on a contract basis, please provide your proposed day rate. We will require evidence of right to work in the UK at an interview. Equal opportunity We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process.

Location: North London, South East, GB

Posted Date: 11/15/2025