Accountant

“Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” Henry David Thoreau

The Company
Sheridan Maine is partnering with a well-established and respected accountancy practice in London to recruit an Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy, professional team, working with a varied client portfolio and developing your career within a supportive environment.
 
The Role
The Accountant will manage a portfolio of clients, prepare financial statements, and support audits and compliance. This hands-on role offers exposure to a range of accounting tasks and the opportunity to work closely with senior colleagues.

The Accountant will be responsible for:

•  Preparing and consolidating financial statements in line with statutory requirements.
•  Producing monthly and year-end management accounts and reports.
•  Preparing journals and supporting audit schedules.
•  Liaising with clients and external auditors as required.
•  Keeping up to date with accounting standards and implementing reporting changes.
•  Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc projects and tasks.

The successful Accountant will possess:

•  ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified or part-qualified.
•  Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and statutory reporting.
•  Experience preparing financial statements and supporting audits.
•  Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
•  Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
•  Experience with ERP/accounting software. 

 
If you’re passionate about this position or are keen to hear more, please click on “apply” as soon as possible.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
 
Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.