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Established accountancy practice - Accountant - Twickenham Your new company Having been established for over twenty years this small but highly professional accountancy practice is continuing to grow and thrive. Your new role Working alongside the directors and senior member of the team your duties will include preparing year-end accounts for small and medium sized companies, preparing VAT returns and various other accounting related work. What you'll need to succeed You will be part qualified, qualified or qualified by experience with proven experience of producing financial accounts gained with public practice. What you'll get in return Along with an excellent salary you will be able to progress your career with a professional and friendly firm. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. # 4270494

Job Opportunity: Senior Accountant Location: TW Area (South West London / Surrey) Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time Sector: Accountancy Practice TPF Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established, independent accountancy practice in the TW area that is looking to recruit a Senior Accountant to join their close-knit and friendly team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small but growing firm that offers a varied role, direct client exposure and a supportive working environment. The practice provides a full range of accounting, tax and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients, including SMEs, owner-managed businesses and individuals. The Role As a Senior Accountant, you will play a key role within the practice, managing your own client portfolio and supporting the delivery of high-quality accounts and tax services. Key responsibilities will include: • Managing a portfolio of clients across a range of industries, • Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships, • Preparing corporation tax returns and supporting personal tax work where required, • Preparing and reviewing management accounts, • Overseeing bookkeeping and VAT return preparation, • Acting as the main point of contact fo...

Our client is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our finance team. This is a perfect opportunity for a recent graduate looking to start their accounting career. You will support the day-to-day operations of the finance department, ensuring accurate data entry, timely payment processing, and assisting with monthly financial reporting. You will work under the guidance of senior finance staff while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities • Bookkeeping & Transactions: Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded accurately., • Accounts Payable (AP): Process vendor invoices, match them with purchase orders, and prepare weekly payment runs., • Accounts Receivable (AR): Issue invoices to customers, process receipts, and assist with credit control/collections., • Reconciliations: Perform daily or monthly bank reconciliations and reconcile AP/AR ledgers to the general ledger., • Month-End Support: Assist with month-end closing procedures, including accruals, prepayments, and updating financial schedules., • Expense Management: Review and process employee expense reports and petty cash., • Compliance & Tax: Assist with VAT/BAS return preparation and provide support for annual audits. Required Qualifications & Skills • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce (or equivalent)., • Experience: 0–2 years of experience (internships in accounting are a plus)., • Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially intermediate to advanced Excel skills (Vlookups, Pivot Tables)., • Software Knowledge: Familiarity with accounting software such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, or SAP is highly desirable., • Key Competencies:, • Strong numerical and analytical skills., • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy., • Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks, • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

An international education institution in Richmond seeks an experienced Financial Accountant to join the finance team. The role involves managing ledgers, preparing VAT returns, conducting account reconciliations, and supporting year-end audits.

Job Title: Tax Manager Location: Southall Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 The Client Our client are a medium sized established Chartered / Certified Accountants firm, they are managed by ex-big four auditors, consultants and tax experts. They provide Audit, Assurance and Tax services in the UK with a team of experienced Chartered / Certified Accountants and Consultants. They are looking to add an experienced Tax Manager to their team. The Role of Tax Manager The Tax Manager will support and manage a portfolio of clients, providing assistance across UK direct and indirect tax matters, including HMRC payroll and employment tax compliance. The role involves delivering high-quality compliance and advisory services while supporting client relationships and internal team development. Key Responsibilities of the Tax Manager Direct Tax Assist clients with UK corporation tax and personal tax compliance, including preparation and review of tax computations and filing and returns. Support clients on tax planning matters and ad-hoc advisory queries. Liaise with HMRC on enquiries, disclosures, and correspondence. Assist with quarterly, year-end tax provisions and related disclosures. Indirect Tax Support clients with VAT registrations, VAT return preparation and review and VAT submission. Advise on VAT treatments for transactions. Support clients other VAT compliance where applicable. Payroll & Employment Taxes Assist clients with HMRC payroll compliance, including PAYE, RTI submissions and filings. Support preparation and review of P11D and PSA returns. Others Develop financial and economic analyses and models to support restructuring and pricing decisions and ensuring transfer pricing compliance. Prepare project deliverables including reports, presentations, Master Files, Local Files, and Country-by-Country (CbC) reports. Client & Practice Support Manage day-to-day client communications and provide timely tax support. Assist with onboarding new clients and understanding their tax requirements. Qualifications & Experience Essential Qualified CTA / ACA / ACCA (or equivalent). Minimum 5 years' UK tax experience within an accountancy or tax advisory firm. Practical experience in direct and indirect tax compliance. Exposure to HMRC payroll and employment tax matters. Strong working knowledge of UK tax legislation. Skills & Competencies Strong technical and analytical skills. Clear written and verbal communication. Ability to manage multiple client deadlines. Client-focused and commercially aware. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits as per UK market. Exposure to a varied client base. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Keywords: Tax Manager, Accountancy, Accountant, Tax Specialist, Assistant Tax Manager Bowdon Associates is a member of the Guild of Quality Employment Agencies and has agreed to adopt the compliance and recruitment standards that form the basis their code of conduct. A quality, transparent and responsible recruitment agency committed to raising the industry standards

Junior Accountant – Practice – Wimbledon Recruiting via TPF Recruitment TPF Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a thriving accountancy practice in the heart of Wimbledon in their search for a Junior Accountant to join their growing team. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with a few years of practice experience under their belt (or recent graduates with practice experience looking to break into the profession) to become part of a welcoming, close-knit business. This role offers a fantastic mix of hands-on accounting, client interaction and personal development. As the firm expands its service offering into bookkeeping, you'll be joining at an exciting time of growth and evolution. You'll have the chance to really make a difference and contribute to the practice’s continued success. What you’ll be doing: Bookkeeping using Xero, FreeAgent, QuickBooks and Excel Preparing tidy, client-ready records for year-end accounts Preparing VAT returns Assisting with self-assessment tax returns Supporting with basic limited company accounts and corporation tax computations Being part of a friendly team and delivering excellent client service across the board Requirements Who we’re looking for: We’re after someone who is keen, proactive and ready to take on a varied role within a smaller firm where flexibility is key. You should be confident working with clients, capable of managing multiple deadlines, and happy to get stuck in wherever needed. The ideal candidate will have one of the following: AAT Level 3 or 4 qualification ACCA part-qualified status A degree in Accountancy or a related field Experience with any of the following software packages is beneficial but not essential: Xero, TaxCalc, FreeAgent, QuickBooks, BrightPay, and Microsoft Excel. Benefits What’s on offer: A competitive salary based on experience ACCA study support including course fees, revision courses, and first exam attempts 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and study leave A supportive and sociable team environment The chance to grow and develop your skills across all areas of practice accounting For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, or other accountancy practice roles, please reach out to Kourtney Luckett on (phone number removed), or via . Refer a Friend... We’re keen to remain the leading provider of top accountancy talent in the South East. To do this, we’re always looking to expand our network, and we know that great candidates like you can help us connect with other brilliant professionals. If your friends, family or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and have relevant experience in accountancy or tax, we’d love to speak with them. As a thank you, for every candidate you refer who we successfully place in a permanent role, we will give you up to £500 in Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply)

A well established manufacturing business based in Chessington, known for reliable products and a practical, customer first approach, is looking for Assistant Accountant / Assistant Management Accountant to join their team in South London. This is a fulltime office-based role within a supportive team. Ideal for someone within 3-4 years of experience who wants broad exposure across Finance. Key Responsibilities: Finance Operations Post bank transactions and complete daily bank reconciliations. Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns. Maintain prepayments and the fixed asset register. Post stock and overhead invoices (automation incoming) and run twice‑monthly payment runs. Set up supplier and customer accounts; perform credit checks as needed. Manage credit control end‑to‑end. Reconcile supplier and customer statements (including online portals). Support sales invoicing and stock item set‑up in the accounting system. Produce ad‑hoc reports and support month‑end. Operations & Support Assist with annual warehouse and engineers’ van stocktakes. Manage staff expenses and mileage (approval, review, posting) and maintain the expenses portal. Handle the shared finance inbox and resolve supplier/customer queries. Co‑ordinate the company vehicle fleet. Provide general support to Service and Sales and carry out tasks for the Financial Controller as required. The Opportunity: You’ll play a key role in day‑to‑day accounting and operational support, working under the guidance of the Financial Controller. If you’re curious, resourceful and eager to learn, this role will help you build solid foundations across General Ledger, Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger, alongside meaningful interaction with colleagues in Service and Sales. Qualification and Skills: Bachelor’s degree – Accounting and finance Full or Part qualification in AAT or CAT Part qualification in ACCA, CIMA, or ACA Intermediate level in excel and word Good communication and organisational skills Good computer skills To apply, please send your CV in English and in Word format to Valentina. languagematters is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy

Join a dynamic and growing organisation within the SME business sector as Financial Controller based in Hook. With a strong focus on operational excellence, innovation, and team development, this award-winning company boasts a collaborative culture and ambitious growth plans. This key leadership role offers an exciting opportunity for a driven finance professional to influence strategic decision-making while managing a busy finance team. Competitive salary with attractive benefits package. What will the Financial Controller role involve? Leading the management and oversight of financial reporting, ensuring all month-end processes and management accounts are prepared accurately and within deadlines, providing clear insights to support business growth Driving improvements in financial controls and processes across multiple divisions, ensuring compliance and efficiency through systems, systems, and procedures Managing the month-end cycle, including reconciliations, journal entries, and statutory returns, while providing valuable analysis to aid business decisions Mentoring and developing a high-performing finance team of approximately 10 staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth Acting as a key point of contact for external auditors, managing audits smoothly and effectively Suitable Candidate for the Financial Controller vacancy: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with extensive post-qualification experience in a comparable SME environment Proven track record of overseeing multiple financial entities, demonstrating strong controls, management reporting, and process improvement Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, capable of inspiring and developing finance teams Strong technical knowledge of financial compliance standards, including FRS102, VAT, PAYE/NI, and CIS Highly organised, detail-oriented, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation Additional benefits and information for the role of Financial Controller: Competitive salary range (£75,000 - £95,000, depending on experience) tailored to experience, with generous holiday entitlement Supporting work environment committed to professional development and career progression Bonus scheme and other benefits available to recognise your contribution Opportunity to lead critical financial operations and be part of a forward-thinking organisation with ambitious plans CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work-finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received