Junior financial accountant jobs in United Kingdom

Job Role: Client Manager Location : Pinner Salary: £40k - £50k Our client is a progressive and dynamic chartered accountancy practice based in Pinner with over 25 years of experience. Our team of 25 takes a proactive approach that drives forward our clients' financial and business interests, within a caring and confidential environment. They pride themselves on being accessible and loyal to each client's unique circumstances, with a particular specialism in pharmacy, dentistry, medical, retail, and construction sectors. Their policy is simple: if you need urgent assistance, a senior member of the practice will always be available to listen, support and advise. The Role: We're looking for a Client Manager to join our clients team and take ownership of a varied client portfolio. This is a hands-on role where you'll be the main point of contact for your clients, managing everything from day-to-day queries through to statutory accounts and providing proactive business advice. You'll be managing a mix of in-house work and overseeing the review of outsourced bookkeeping from their team of 22 outsourced staff. This means you'll be preparing accounts, reviewing statutory accounts, and ensuring everything is completed to their high standards whilst building strong, trusted relationships with your clients. What You'll Be Doing • Managing your own portfolio of clients, acting as their primary contact and trusted advisor, • Preparing and reviewing accounts, including statutory accounts that have been worked up from outsourced bookkeeping, • Reviewing management accounts and financial information prepared by the outsourced team, • Liaising with clients to understand their businesses and providing practical advice on financial and business matters, • Supervising and reviewing work from junior team members and outsourced staff, • Preparing corporation tax computations and liaising with clients on tax planning matters, • Building and maintaining strong client relationships through regular communication, • Ensuring all deadlines are met and work is completed to the highest technical standards, • ACA/ACCA qualified (or qualified by experience with substantial practice experience), • At least 3-4 years of experience working within an accountancy practice, • Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and review, • Confident managing client relationships and dealing with queries independently, • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, • A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving, • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality, • Good communication skills, both written and verbal, • Experience reviewing work from outsourced or offshore teams would be beneficial, • Office-based initially with hybrid working available after the first few weeks once you're settled in, • Competitive salary based on experience, • The opportunity to work with a well-established practice with a loyal client base, • A supportive, collaborative team environment where ongoing training and development is encouraged, • Exposure to a diverse range of clients across multiple sectors, • The chance to build meaningful, long-term client relationships, • A practice that genuinely values work-life balance Next Steps If you're an experienced practice accountant looking for your next step and you'd like to be part of a dynamic team that truly values client relationships and quality work, we'd love to hear from you.

Accounts Supervisor | Harrow | £45,000 - £50,000 We are seeking an experienced Accounts Supervisor to join an established accountancy practice in Harrow. This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA/ACCA qualified accountant to manage a client portfolio and develop leadership skills while earning £45,000 - £50,000. About the Role This Accounts Supervisor position is ideal for someone with 2+ years' post-qualification experience looking to advance their career. With a salary of £45,000 - £50,000, you'll manage diverse clients, oversee junior staff, and work closely with senior management. What You'll Be Doing • Take responsibility for a portfolio of client accounts, reviewing work and ensuring quality, • Prepare statutory financial statements for various companies and organisations, • Manage corporation tax returns and personal tax compliance work, • Handle sole trader and partnership accounts, including tax filings, • Work with cloud accounting platforms, providing digital solutions to clients, • Guide, coach, and develop junior staff members, • Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities to add value, • Support senior management with business development, • Take ownership of budgeting, billing, and recovery for assigned clients What We're Looking For Essential: • ACA or ACCA qualified with minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience, • Solid accountancy practice background with strong technical knowledge, • Understanding of UK accounting standards and corporate tax requirements, • Hands-on experience with cloud accounting systems, • Exposure to personal tax work Please note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Who we are Our mission is to transform how healthcare organisations work together with their workforce. Our Connected Scheduling™ platform connects healthcare organisations and their staff giving them more autonomy and control on how and when they work. Over 50% of UK GP practices use Lantum, and over 30% of UK hospitals rely on Lantum workforce products. We have developed a completely new approach to scheduling staff using AI to balance the vast amounts of complexities in workforce scheduling and we have seen game-changing results. We have not only saved millions for the NHS, but we have countless stories of how we have improved the lives of clinicians who, for the first time, are able to plan their work lives around their personal lives. What sets us apart is not only our leading edge technology and approach to innovation, it’s our culture and our strength of mission. Our incredible team is the driving force behind our success and this propels our competitive edge. We are diverse (10+ nationalities and 53% female workforce), we are authentic and true to ourselves, we are creative and focused and we work hard together to change our industry. Our team is supported to deliver their best work with clear career progression and a strong feedback culture. We have a bright and modern office which you can work from throughout the week and 3 core office days per week (Monday, Tuesday Wednesday) where the whole team comes together. About the role The Finance Manager plays a central role in delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial information to support decision-making across the business. Acting as the bridge between transactional finance and senior leadership, this role owns core elements of the management accounts cycle, supports cashflow management, and ensures financial controls are followed. It’s a hands-on role with significant responsibility for producing reliable management reporting, improving processes, and mentoring junior team members, while leaving scope to grow into broader leadership responsibilities. Responsibilities Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including P L, balance sheet, and cashflow reporting. Post and review month-end journals, ensuring all reconciliations are complete and accurate. Maintain rolling cashflow forecasts, monitoring daily cash movements and highlighting risks. Oversee AP and AR ledgers, supporting better controls, reducing aged debt, and improving collections. Support financial controls, VAT/tax compliance, audits, and statutory reporting. Manage payroll and pensions to ensure accurate and timely employee payments. Administer the company’s share register, including employee EMI option agreements, ensuring compliance with tax and reporting requirements. Support NHS framework reporting and assist with financial information for tenders in partnership with the commercial team. Drive process improvements and support system upgrades to increase efficiency and automation. Provide guidance and mentorship to members within the team and collaborate across teams to align financial and business priorities. Take ownership of ad hoc analysis and projects, such as reporting enhancements, new tools, or process rollouts. Maintain banking relationships as well as the administration of banking protocols and controls. Lead and manage the company’s annual statutory audit and R D tax credit process, including coordination with external auditors/advisors, preparation of supporting schedules, and ensuring timely, accurate submissions in compliance with regulatory requirements. Requirements About you - We’ll be looking for Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent). Experience in management accounts preparation, including month-end close, reconciliations, and variance analysis. Strong understanding of core finance processes (AP, AR, payroll, revenue recognition). Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; confident handling large datasets. Comfortable with hands-on transactional work while also producing higher-level analysis. Strong attention to detail, proactive problem solver, and eager to grow into broader responsibilities. Interview process Talent Screen: We’ll book you in for a quick introductory chat, and to answer any initial questions you might have. Meet your manager: We’ll book you in for a first interview with your potential future manager, so you can learn more about the role and we get a deeper understanding of your experience. Challenge Interview: This is the “practical” interview stage in the process. We will provide you with a scenario or problem to solve, which enables you to bring your skills to life. This will take place with a group of stakeholders. Values Interview: You’ll meet more members of the team to talk about the Lantum Values. This will be an opportunity for them to ask competency questions and also the chance for you to ask questions about life at Lantum. Benefits Perks Benefits 🖥️ Home office set up - £200 stipend towards home office equipment to support remote working. 💆‍♀️ Health Cash Plan: Cash refunds for physio, dental, and other health related costs. An Employee Pricing Program that grants you access to special, non-public discounts to gyms and top retail brands. Plus access to a 24/7 counselling and support helpline. 🧓 Pension - Lantum matches 4% of your salary into your pension pot. 🌴 Holiday - 25 days holiday + 1 additional day of birthday leave. 🧠 Wellbeing Support - Access to Spill, a mental health support app and 1 day wellbeing leave. 🌱 £500 Learning and development budget each year to drive your own development. 🚲 Cycle to Work Scheme. 🎗 Charity Day - the opportunity to make a positive impact in our community. Our Work Environment 🏠 Hybrid Working: Spend three core days a week in our collaborative WeWork office 🌈 Vibrant Workspace: A dynamic, fun WeWork office space with amenities to support your productivity and well-being Our values We want every employee to live the core values of the business: More than me: Our goals are too big to achieve on our own, it takes diverse skills and various people to achieve greatness. Care a lot: Doing the right thing isn’t optional. We care a lot about our users, the NHS and each other. We hold each other to the highest standards and earn our reputation every day. See it thru: We’re constantly looking for excellence. We take pride in planning and execution of all types of work, and we’re not deterred by bumps in the road or adversity. When we see obstacles, we relish the challenge and keep going. Think around corners: We always stay ahead of the curve. All of us share a responsibility to challenge the status quo, think outside of the box, turn problems on their head and turn weaknesses into strengths. Bounce back learn: Being brave, taking risks and trying new things. It’s better to take risks and learn from them and being open to changing from what you learned is what makes us successful. Please note We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Diversity promise We believe that a great workplace is one that represents the world we live in and how beautifully diverse it can be. That means we have no judgement when it comes to any one of the things that make you who you are. Everyone is welcome — as an inclusive workplace, our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic whole selves to work. Be you. All you need is a passion and a desire to be part of our mission.

Equifind are supporting a UK-based financial services group specialising in trading securities, including bonds, derivatives and equities, to hire a Senior Financial Accountant. The role is based at their office near Bank in the City of London. It’s a highly dynamic and profitable business, operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment — and it’s a great time to join as they continue to grow. Reporting to the Finance Director, this is a key role within the finance team, responsible for leading on technical accounting, tax support, and audit management, while overseeing several areas within financial control and reporting. Key deliverables • Research and prepare technical accounting memos to support accounting treatments for new and existing areas, as required by auditors or third parties., • Prepare monthly tax accounting entries and balance sheet reconciliations, including review of analysis and disallowable expenses., • Ensure timely and accurate submission of annual tax computations., • Prepare tax information relating to investments., • Support the finalisation and review of the month-end reporting pack, particularly technical aspects such as consolidation adjustments, balance sheet reconciliations, and reporting controls., • Manage an efficient audit process and assist with the preparation of financial statements., • Drive process improvement across existing and new finance areas as the team and company continue to expand., • Support the wider business with ad hoc projects aligned with the company’s growth strategy. Application criteria: • Qualified accountant (ACA or CA preferred)., • Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualified experience in industry, with exposure to tax, financial accounting, and reporting., • Experience within a trading or commodities environment is beneficial but not essential., • Advanced Excel skills., • Previous experience mentoring or coaching junior team members., • Strong attention to detail, with the ability to adapt to competing demands and shifting priorities. Package on offer: • Base salary of £80-90,000, • 30 days holiday, • Private health insurance and dental cover, • Hybrid working, • Free gym membership, • Onsite restaurant, • Stocked fridge and pantry

A leading professional services firm is looking for an experienced CASS & Safeguarding Manager to join its growing Financial Services Audit practice. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a diverse client portfolio and play a key role in shaping a specialist service line in a rapidly evolving market. The Opportunity You’ll lead and deliver high-quality CASS and Safeguarding audits across a range of regulated financial services clients, ensuring compliance with FCA requirements and providing trusted insight to clients. The role offers scope to work across both statutory and CASS/Safeguarding audits, giving variety and breadth to your career. Key Responsibilities • Manage a varied portfolio of audit engagements across the CASS and Safeguarding space., • Lead on technical and regulatory matters, providing guidance to both clients and junior team members., • Oversee project delivery, ensuring audit quality and deadlines are met., • Develop and mentor your team to achieve high performance standards., • Contribute to business development, thought leadership and process improvement within the practice. About You • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)., • Strong experience leading CASS and/or Safeguarding audits for FCA-regulated clients., • Sound understanding of FCA CASS rules and safeguarding requirements., • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills., • Ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously. Why Apply • Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that values professional growth and flexibility., • Access to ongoing technical development and leadership opportunities., • Supportive culture that embraces individuality, wellbeing, and work-life balance.

Accounts Manager – Central London (£50,000 - £60,000) Hybrid – 4 days in office, 1 day from home | Full-time, Permanent Are you an experienced Accountant ready to step into a leadership role? Or perhaps an ambitious Assistant Manager looking for your next step? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, sociable firm with a diverse and high-profile client base - and to play a key role in shaping their expanding Accounts team. About the Firm This forward-thinking mid-sized firm is in the process of becoming an ICAEW training practice, reflecting their ongoing investment in people and professional development. With a sociable team of trainees and a supportive leadership structure, it’s the ideal environment for ambitious individuals looking to grow their career in practice. Their clients range from shipbrokers and shipping companies to FCA-regulated businesses, law firms, hospitality, and automobile, with turnovers up to £150m and a mix of FRS 102 and IFRS reporting. The firm also supports a diverse client base that includes well-known names in entertainment and media - from Musicians to TV personalities - making every day varied and engaging. The Accounts Manager Role As an Accounts Manager, you’ll take the lead on managing workflow, reviewing statutory accounts, and supporting a talented team of accounts professionals. You’ll work closely with the Partners and play a key role in: • Reviewing work prepared by the accounts team and ensuring technical accuracy, • Managing workflow, WIP, billing, and budgets, • Preparing and reviewing more complex financial statements (FRS 102 and IFRS), • Supporting the firm’s transition to new software (currently IRIS, moving to a cloud-based software) What You’ll Need • ACA or ACCA qualified, • Strong experience in accounts preparation and review within practice, • Solid working knowledge of FRS 102 and ideally some IFRS, • Confident managing client relationships and junior staff, • A proactive, personable attitude – someone who thrives in a sociable, high-performing team, • Someone looking to step into management, as a Junior Manager, given the firm’s current team structure and growth plans What’s on Offer • Salary: £50000 – £60,000 (depending on experience), • Bonus: Discretionary, • Overtime: Paid Overtime, • Hours: 9:00am – 5:30pm, • Hybrid: 1 day per week from home, • Leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays Ready to make an impact? This firm has just started recruiting for this key hire and is ready to bring the right person on board as soon as possible. Apply now by emailing your CV to for a confidential discussion call 07580 216 907

As the Junior Accountant Payable, you will play a crucial role in supporting the financial management and planning of our company. Staff Expense: Process, monitor, support and reconcile staff accounts in line with company policies; order foreign currency and distribute per diems as required. Monthly