Senior Accountant (Accountancy Practice)

Senior Accountant | North London | Accountancy Practice | Part-Time | Competitive Salary + Benefits

“A good accountant is a good poet. He appreciates the true value of things.” — Robert Frost

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing accountancy practice in North London to recruit a Part-Time Senior Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional seeking a flexible role within a supportive and collaborative practice environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing a varied portfolio of clients, providing high-quality accounting services, and supporting the continued growth of the practice.

Key Responsibilities of the Part-Time Senior Accountant:

• Preparing statutory accounts for a diverse portfolio of clients, including limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships.
• Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted point of contact for accounting and financial queries.
• Preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Reviewing bookkeeping records and VAT returns.
• Assisting with corporation tax and personal tax compliance work.
• Supporting junior team members through training, mentoring, and technical guidance.
• Liaising with HMRC and other external stakeholders where required.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and add value to client relationships.
• Ensuring all work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
  
  

The Successful Part-Time Senior Accountant Will Have:

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and relevant accounting standards.
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients.
• Good working knowledge of cloud-based accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• A professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or QBE status would be advantageous.
  
  

What's on Offer:

• Flexible part-time working arrangements.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Varied and interesting client portfolio.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Convenient North London location with excellent transport links.
  
  

If you are an experienced practice professional looking for a flexible opportunity where your expertise will be valued and rewarded, we would be delighted to hear from you - 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.