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Leading Accountancy Firm in South London – Audit Senior Your new company A leading accountancy firm that has seen considerable recent growth is looking to recruit a high-calibre Audit Senior. Your new role Key responsibilities will include: • Take responsibility for end‑to‑end audit engagements, ensuring each stage is delivered to a consistently high standard., • Maintain well‑structured working papers by compiling and organising all required evidence and documentation., • Review financial information from clients to draw conclusions, highlight issues, and suggest practical improvements., • Monitor adherence to professional standards, regulatory expectations, and internal risk and quality frameworks., • Develop strong client rapport, becoming a reliable point of contact for both long‑standing and newly onboarded clients., • Understand client objectives and challenges, proposing customised solutions and ensuring they are carried out effectively., • Respond to client enquiries in a timely and professional manner to strengthen trust and long‑term relationships., • Guide less experienced colleagues by offering support, answering queries, and reviewing their work for accuracy., • Work closely with colleagues to ensure audit outputs and client deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule., • Produce work that meets statutory obligations and aligns with relevant legal requirements., • Draft and check client submissions—such as financial statements, tax returns, payroll‑related filings, and VAT reports—to ensure they are correct and compliant.What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant (or near to qualifying) with proven audit experience gained within public practice. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills. What you'll get in return Excellent career development opportunities. Excellent salary. Car Parking. Company pension. 25 days holiday. 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 about your career. 4765170

Growing Accountancy Practice – Sutton - Accounts Semi-Senior Your new company A fast-growing and well-established accountancy practice with an impressive client portfolio is looking to recruit an ambitious part qualified accountant. Your new role Working with the director and managers, your role will be varied. It will include preparing accounts for limited companies, preparation of corporation and personal tax returns and assisting with the preparation of VAT returns. What you'll need to succeed You will be part-qualified (ACCA or ACA or AAT) with at least 18 months' experience in public practice. You will have excellent IT and communication skills and be bright and enthusiastic. What you'll get in return Hybrid and flexible working options. Study support. Excellent career development opportunities. 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. # 4686493

Semi Senior / Senior Accountant – Practice Epsom | Hybrid Working | Flexi-Time We are currently working with a modern, tech-driven accountancy firm in Epsom that is looking to add a Semi Senior / Senior Accountant to their growing team. The firm has been expanding rapidly, achieving around 25% growth year-on-year, and they are now looking for a motivated accountant who wants to develop their career within a progressive and supportive practice environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys client interaction, autonomy in their work, and long-term progression within a business that genuinely invests in its people. The Role You’ll be working closely with a varied portfolio of clients, providing high-quality accounting and advisory services while building strong client relationships. Key responsibilities include: • Preparing personal and corporate tax returns and statutory accounts, • Producing monthly management accounts including KPIs and analysis, • Managing bookkeeping duties, • Preparing and submitting VAT returns, • Supporting payroll processing, • Mentoring and coaching junior staff members, • Providing general advisory support to clients Who we are looking for: Ideally you will have: • At least 2 years’ experience in an accountancy practice, • Strong bookkeeping and financial reporting skills, • Experience managing client relationships, • Experience using Xero Desirable experience: • Managing a client portfolio, • Training or mentoring junior staff, • Fee negotiation experience, • Team leadership This is a great opportunity to join a professional services business which is a disruptor in their market place and offers great career opportunities

Semi-Senior Accountant – Accountancy Practice Salary- £30,000 – £40,000Location- Southeast LondonFull-Time | Permanent Reed Croydon is supporting a growing, forward-thinking accountancy practice in Southeast London, now looking for a motivated Part-Qualified Semi-Senior Accountant with strong practice experience. This role offers excellent progression, varied client exposure, and full study support for ACA or ACCA. If you're working in an accountancy firm and want a clear route to Semi-Senior / Senior Accountant level, this is a fantastic opportunity. Key Responsibilities: • Preparation of statutory accounts for limited companies, LLPs, and sole traders, • Preparation of corporation tax computations and CT600s, • Assisting with personal tax returns and partnership tax returns, • Managing client queries and maintaining strong client relationships, • Preparing/assisting with management accounts, • Supporting MTD for ITSA digital record-keeping and quarterly submissions, • Helping with VAT returns, CIS, and general bookkeeping, • Ensuring work is completed on time and to practice standards, • Assisting on advisory work and practice-wide projects What the Practice Is Looking For: • ACA / ACCA part-qualified, or qualified by experience, • Must have previous UK practice experience- minimum 2 years, • Confident preparing accounts with minimal supervision, • Good understanding of Corporation Tax and VAT principles, • Comfortable working in a client-facing capacity, • Strong organisational skills and ability to work across multiple deadlines, • Experience with Xero and QuickBooks essential, • IRIS Accounts Production experience highly desirable Why This Practice? • Clear progression path to Senior Accountant, • Full study support for ACCA / ACA, • Direct mentoring from experienced Managers and Partners, • Exposure to a varied client portfolio including SMEs, start-ups, and growing OMBs, • Modern, cloud-focused practice environment (Xero, QuickBooks, IRIS), • Supportive team culture with realistic workloads Benefits: • Competitive salary based on experience: £30,000 – £40,000, • Full study package, • Career development and progression, • Supportive, friendly office environment How to Apply: If you are a Part-Qualified Semi-Senior Accountant looking to develop your career within a reputable South-East London accountancy practice, we would love to hear from you. Please apply by submitting your CV and we will respond with next steps as soon as possible.

URGENT TEMPORARY ROLE: Assistant Accountant – Croydon Contract: Temporary (Immediate Start)Location: CroydonHours: Full-timeRate: £17 to £19 per hour A thriving school in Croydon urgently requires an experienced Assistant Accountant to provide immediate financial leadership and stability. This is a fast-paced temporary assignment where you will play a key role in ensuring robust financial management, accurate reporting, and strong compliance across the organisation. About the Role You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day and strategic financial operations, supporting senior leaders with clear financial insight, and ensuring the school maintains the highest standards of financial compliance. This role requires an experienced professional who can hit the ground running, work proactively, and communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance colleagues. Key Responsibilities • Deliver strong financial leadership across the school and its extended services, ensuring compliance with the Academies Trust Handbook., • Promote best practice in financial management throughout the Trust., • Lead the timely preparation and submission of monthly financial reports for the CFOO., • Oversee the production of essential management accounts, including variance-explained Income & Expenditure statements, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow reports, and Capital Expenditure summaries., • Work collaboratively with non-finance teams to support informed decision-making and build financial understanding across the school., • Maintain robust financial systems and effective internal controls., • Act as the primary link between the school and external partners such as internal scrutiny teams and external auditors., • Provide accurate data for statutory submissions, including VAT returns., • Complete financial reports and returns required by external bodies and regulatory agencies., • Support project-based work, including developing and reviewing financial policies and procedures., • Produce and interpret ICFP (Integrated Curriculum and Financial Planning) data to support effective budget planning., • Provide line-management support, coaching, and performance reviews for members of the central finance team., • Travel to Trust sites when required., • Previous experience within a school, academy, or multi-academy trust finance setting., • Strong knowledge of education sector finance regulations and reporting requirements., • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills., • High level of accuracy, organisation, and ability to work under pressure., • Confident user of finance systems and Excel., • Able to start immediately.

Trainee Regulatory Reporting and Management Accountant This role is part of the financial and regulatory reporting team, reporting to the Senior Regulatory Reporting Accountant. This is a small team and the ability/willingness to get fully involved in all aspects of financial and regulatory reporting to get the job done is essential. • Based in Epsom, • £25,000 (plus discretionary bonus), • 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service) + bank holidays, • Hybrid; 2 days office 3 days WFH (after training, approx. 2-4 weeks), • Monday to Friday – 9.00 am – 5.30 pm, • Study support (AAT or similar), • Assist in the preparation of quarterly/monthly returns for review, • Assist in the maintenance and enhancement of the regulatory reporting processes, software and excel files ensuring they are kept fully up to date with regulatory reporting changes and remain fit for purpose., • Assist in the preparation of month end management accounts and Board reports, • Assist in the preparation of reports for other departments., • Assist in the maintenance and enhancement of processes, software and spreadsheets where necessary to account for changes in regulation or process changes., • Preparation of ad hoc analysis for the Financial Accounting Manager and Finance team as required., • Assist with preparing the Annual Report and Accounts, Corporation Tax Return., • Assist in project work, • Assist in the liaison with internal audit, risk and compliance during periodic reviews, • Assist other departments with queries as required., • Excellent and demonstrable analytical and numerical skills. Able to deal with large data sets, • High levels of accuracy and attention to detail, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • The ability to work to strict deadlines, • Advanced use of MS Excel required (Lookups/Sumifs), • Comfortable dealing with individuals across levels of seniority, • Ability to adapt to, and help drive, process change Refer a friend and earn £100! If you have a friend who is also searching for a new opportunity in the local area, recommend Optima and if we place them (providing they complete their 3-month probation period), you will receive a £100 retail voucher of your choice! Please note that if you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted. By applying for this vacancy, you accept Optima Recruitment Limited’s Privacy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore gives us consent to contact you. Optima Recruitment Limited are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.

A growing finance startup located near Croydon is seeking a Senior Accountant to work closely with a dynamic Finance Director and a small team.The ideal candidate should have relevant finance experience, preferably from practice, and be ready to manage reports, VAT returns, and budget forecasts.Bene

Commercial Accountant Are you a part-qualified finance professional looking to step into a commercially focused role within a growing manufacturing environment? This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic business where you’ll play a key role in supporting financial performance and decision-making across the site. The Opportunity You’ll join a collaborative finance team, working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and continuous process improvements. This is a hands-on position offering strong exposure to the wider business, with real influence on operational and financial outcomes. Key Responsibilities • Support the production of monthly and year-end financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery, • Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors and advisors, • Contribute to the completion and submission of VAT returns, • Analyse financial performance against budgets and forecasts, highlighting trends and recommending improvements, • Work across departments to identify opportunities for efficiencies and enhanced financial processes, • Maintain accurate financial records, including stock and production-related accounting About You • Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA, with a solid grounding in finance, • Strong Excel capability, with experience handling and interpreting complex data sets, • Understanding of end-to-end finance processes, including transactional and reporting elements, • Experience using ERP or finance systems, ideally within a manufacturing or product-based environment, • Commercially minded, with the ability to translate data into meaningful business insight, • Proactive, detail-oriented, and keen to continuously improve processes What’s on Offer • A salary of £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience, • A varied role with real ownership and exposure across the business, • Opportunities to develop both technically and commercially as you continue your studies, • A supportive environment with strong collaboration across teams This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build on their finance experience within a fast-paced and evolving manufacturing setting

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)

Management Accountant - Finance Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Analysis Prepare monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary Monitor KPIs and provide insight to improve operational efficiency Manage VAT and statutory reporting Cost Control & Margin Analysis Analyse product margins, distribution costs, and overheads Support pricing decisions and profitability analysis Inventory & Supply Chain Finance Monitor inventory valuation and stock processes Partner with commercial teams to manage working capital and optimise stock levels Business Partnering & Projects Collaborate with commercial and operational teams to provide financial insight Support strategic and operational improvement projects Ideal Candidate Profile Fully qualified accountant (CIMA or ACCA) Previous line management experience Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP Experience with ERP systems and Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI / Tableau) Background in a product-based environment (manufacturing, distribution, or retail) Experience working in a multicurrency environment Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

Trainee Regulatory Reporting and Management Accountant This role is part of the financial and regulatory reporting team, reporting to the Senior Regulatory Reporting Accountant. This is a small team and the ability/willingness to get fully involved in all aspects of financial and regulatory reporting to get the job done is essential. • Based in Epsom, • £25,000 (plus discretionary bonus), • 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service) + bank holidays, • Hybrid; 2 days office 3 days WFH (after training, approx. 2-4 weeks), • Monday to Friday – 9.00 am – 5.30 pm, • Study support (AAT or similar), • Excellent benefits package Regulatory Reporting • Assist in the preparation of quarterly/monthly returns for review, • Assist in the maintenance and enhancement of the regulatory reporting processes, software and excel files ensuring they are kept fully up to date with regulatory reporting changes and remain fit for purpose., • Assist in ensuring procedures, assumptions and interpretations of regulatory reporting rules and guidance are fully documented and kept up to date Management Accounting • Assist in the preparation of month end management accounts and Board reports, • Assist in the preparation of reports for other departments., • Assist in the maintenance and enhancement of processes, software and spreadsheets where necessary to account for changes in regulation or process changes., • Preparation of ad hoc analysis for the Financial Accounting Manager and Finance team as required., • Assist with preparing the Annual Report and Accounts, Corporation Tax Return., • Assist with the preparation of the quarterly VAT return. General • Assist in project work, • Assist in the liaison with internal audit, risk and compliance during periodic reviews, • Assist other departments with queries as required., • Carry out routine administrative tasks, maintain required training and compliance, follow internal processes for leave and absence and undertake any other reasonable duties needed to support day-to-day operations. Key skills and experience • Excellent and demonstrable analytical and numerical skills. Able to deal with large data sets, • High levels of accuracy and attention to detail, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • The ability to work to strict deadlines, • Advanced use of MS Excel required (Lookups/Sumifs), • Comfortable dealing with individuals across levels of seniority, • Ability to adapt to, and help drive, process change Refer a friend and earn £100! If you have a friend who is also searching for a new opportunity in the local area, recommend Optima and if we place them (providing they complete their 3-month probation period), you will receive a £100 retail voucher of your choice! Please note that if you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted. By applying for this vacancy, you accept Optima Recruitment Limited’s Privacy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore gives us consent to contact you. Optima Recruitment Limited are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer