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Senior Accountant | Growing Advisory & Accounting Firm | London (Paddington)An opportunity to join a growing and entrepreneurial accounting and consulting firm in a broad, hands-on Senior Accountant role.Working across a diverse client base, you'll take ownership of management accounts, bookkeeping, reporting and compliance, while acting as a key point of contact for clients. This is a varied position offering genuine responsibility and broad exposure across multiple areas of accounting.Working closely with teams across the UK and UAE, you'll support a range of accounting requirements while helping improve processes and ways of working.About the role:* Preparation and review of management accounts* Hands-on bookkeeping and oversight of accounting accuracy* Supporting year-end processes and audit coordination* Acting as a key contact for client queries and accounting matters* Supporting VAT, compliance and wider finance requirements* Helping improve reporting, processes and efficiencyAbout you:* 5+ years' accounting experience within practice or industry* Strong bookkeeping and management accounting experience* Confident managing multiple priorities and deadlines* Strong Excel and cloud accounting systems experience (Xero, QuickBooks or Sage)* Strong communicator with a client-focused approach* Proactive, organised and comfortable taking ownershipWhy apply?* Broad, hands-on role with real responsibility* Exposure to a diverse and interesting client base* Opportunity to join a growing business* Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment* Exposure to international teams and varied accounting workAn excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant looking for a broad role with genuine variety and responsibility.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

This role is a hands-on accounting position responsible for managing day-to-day financial operations, including ledgers, reconciliations, payments, and reporting across multiple entities. It suits someone with practice or LLP experience who wants ownership of finance processes in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment.Client DetailsAn established and growing financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Accountant to join its finance team. This is a hands-on role suited to candidates from an accountancy practice or LLP background who are comfortable managing end-to-end accounting processes in a fast-paced environment.You will play a key role in supporting financial operations, maintaining strong controls, and ensuring accurate reporting across multiple entities.DescriptionFinancial OperationsManage purchase and sales ledgers, along with bank reconciliationsPrepare journals, accruals, and prepaymentsProcess and oversee payment runs, including BACS, Faster Payments, and international transfersManage multi-currency transactionsReporting & ReconciliationReconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepanciesAnalyse aged debtors and creditors, providing clear commentaryReconcile financial data across internal systemsCompliance & ControlsSupport VAT return preparation and regulatory reportingMaintain strong internal controls and finance proceduresEnsure accuracy and timeliness across accounts processesClient & Account ManagementManage invoicing, statements, and credit controlSupport debt recovery and maintain client account recordsTeam & Process ImprovementSupport junior finance staff where requiredMaintain and improve financial processes and documentationGroup AccountingAssist with maintaining accounts across multiple entitiesProfileEssential RequirementsStrong bookkeeping and financial accounting experienceExperience handling payments and bank processesExcellent attention to detail and organisational skillsAbility to work independently and take ownershipDesirableExperience with Xero or similar systemsExperience with multi-entity/group accountingJob OfferCompetitive salary based on experienceModern office environment with free parkingExposure to broad finance responsibilities

Key ResponsibilitiesPreparation, review and finalisation of monthly and quarterly management accountsSupporting year-end close processes, including liaison with external auditors where requiredManaging day-to-day client relationships, responding to accounting and compliance queries in a timely and professional mannerWorking with the team across UK and UAEHands on bookkeeping and reviewing of work and ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal standardsAssisting with internal reporting, workflow management, and technology-driven continuous improvement initiativesAssisting with UK VAT and Corporate Tax compliance requirementsProviding guidance and oversight to junior team members where requiredCandidate ProfilePractical accounting experienceStrong hands-on bookkeeping experienceUnderstanding of IFRS / IFRS for SMEsExposure to UK GAAP is advantageousExperience preparing management accounts and statutory accountsConfident using cloud-based accounting systems (e.g. QuickBooks, Xero, Sage)Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysisPractical experience with automation tools and/or AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency, reporting, or data handlingAbility to identify manual or inefficient processes and propose smarter, scalable solutionsStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlinesFluent in English (written and spoken) with strong client-facing communication skillsExperience working with cross-border teamsPrior experience within private equity investments, commodity markets, or broader financial services is considered an advantageRobert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: