Job Details

Senior Accountant

Job Description

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant / Accounts Reviewer to join a well-established company

Job Type: Part-time, estimated 10-15 hours per week

Working Arrangement: Office-based

Employment Status: Self-employed

Salary: -19-22 per hour Competitive hourly rate (dependent on experience)

Location: Croydon

About The Company:

The Company is an established and professional accountancy firm based in Croydon seeking an experienced, reliable and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join the team on a part-time, self-employed basis.

About The Role:

This position is primarily focused on reviewing accounts preparation work completed by junior team members and ensuring that all assignments meet professional and technical standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Reviewing Accounts: Check limited company accounts, sole trader accounts, partnership accounts, VAT returns & CIS returns.
  • Tax Compliance: Review corporate and personal tax computations.
  • Quality Control: Spot errors, fix discrepancies, make corrections and ensure work meets UK accounting standards
  • Supporting Staff: Offer brief guidance and feedback to junior accountants and bookkeepers.
  • Maintain high standards of accuracy and quality across client work.
  • Input data into software for Self-assessment tax returns

Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years' experience working within a UK accountancy practice.
  • Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounts preparation and UK Tax and cloud accounting software and Sage.
  • Experience reviewing accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
  • Good understanding of UK accounting standards and compliance requirements.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Strong communication
  • ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification preferred, although qualified by experience candidates will also be considered.
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently in an office-based environment.
  • Ability to use various software such as Quickbooks, Xero, Sage
  • Proficient in Excel
  • Must be self employed

What the Company Offers:

  • Flexible part-time hours (10-15 hours per week).
  • Supportive and professional working environment.
  • Convenient Croydon office location with parking .
  • Opportunity to play a key role in maintaining the quality of client deliverables.

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.