Accountant

**Location:** London, UK **Type:** Full\-time, Permanent **Sector:** Professional Services / Consulting **Senior Accountant** A growing international professional services firm is seeking an experienced Accountant to join its UK team. This role is ideal for a hands\-on accounting professional with strong practice or industry experience, comfortable managing multiple client engagements in a fast\-paced, client\-focused environment. **Key Responsibilities** * Prepare, review, and finalise monthly and quarterly management accounts * Support year\-end close processes, including liaison with external auditors * Manage day\-to\-day client relationships and respond to accounting and compliance queries * Collaborate with international teams across multiple jurisdictions * Perform hands\-on bookkeeping and review work for accuracy and compliance * Support internal reporting, workflow management, and process improvements (including automation) * Assist with UK VAT and Corporate Tax compliance * Provide guidance to junior team members where required * Deliver ad hoc assignments (e.g. board reporting, company formations, group consolidations) **Candidate Profile** * Practical accounting experience (practice and/or industry) * Strong hands on bookkeeping expertise * Good understanding of IFRS / IFRS for SMEs (UK GAAP advantageous) * Experience preparing management and statutory accounts * Proficiency in cloud\-based systems (e.g. QuickBooks, Xero, Sage) * Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data analysis, complex formulas) * Exposure to automation tools and/or AI\-driven solutions * Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines * Excellent communication skills and confidence in client\-facing environments * Experience working with international teams * Exposure to financial services, private equity, or commodities is a plus * Comfortable working in tech\-enabled environments