Accounting – Outsourcing Senior – City firm

Accounting & Finance
January 12, 2024

Job Description


Job title: Accounting – Outsourcing Senior – City firm

Company: Morgan McKinley

Job description: Position: Senior Accountant, Business Services

This firm is an independent accounting, tax and business advisory firm based in the City of London. Over the last decade the firm has undergone a transformation to become the dynamic and highly respected advisory firm it is today.

​The firms act for a diverse range of clients who operate in a multitude of sectors both in the UK and Internationally including, but not limited to, property, fintech, sports, entertainment and media.

​Staff at this firm are highly valued and treated accordingly. An excellent and supportive working environment, quarterly awards and recognition ceremonies, a generous Christmas bonus and excellent training both on and off the job.

The Position:

The firm is looking for a bright accountant to join the firm’s supportive and friendly team. You will demonstrate an interest in supporting businesses, have strong communication skills and the ability to analyse and interpret data for their clients.

You will be responsible for a portfolio of clients from various industries, so it is essential that you can prioritise work, meet deadlines and at the same time deliver the highest possible service and look for way to add value. Initially you will be directed by senior managers and partners but over time and depending on your rate of progress it’s hoped that you will be able to take on more responsibility as your role progresses.

​In the longer term, there is scope within the role for you to gain experience of marketing the firms services to clients and potential clients.

​Main Responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Managing a varied portfolio of clients.
  • Preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts and cashflow forecasts
  • VAT returns preparations and submissions
  • Year End accounts preparations
  • Review of management accounts and VAT returns for trainees
  • Helping with development of more junior members of the team
  • Reporting key performance indicators and variances to clients
  • Liaising with HMRC
  • Help with ad-hoc tasks

Experience, Qualifications and Competences Required:

  • Experience of working within a Business Services /Outsourcing team OR solid Management Accounts experience
  • Highly motivated with a strong academic background , qualified AAT, ACCA or work experience equivalent
  • Sage, Xero experience desirable. Other software beneficial
  • VAT knowledge
  • You will have strong business focus and awareness of current affairs
  • Strong communication skills – verbal and written
  • An ability to analyse and interpret data
  • Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
  • An ability to work as part of a team
  • An ability to manage own tasks and meet deadlines
  • Comfortable with client facing
  • Proficient in using Excel, Word and Microsoft Outlook

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Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative.

BY APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE YOU ARE AGREEING TO OUR WHICH TOGETHER WITH OUR GOVERN YOUR USE OF MORGAN MCKINLEY SERVICES.

Expected salary:

Location: London

Job date: Fri, 17 Nov 2023 01:49:01 GMT

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