192 Accountant jobs in London

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: London

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000

Hours of Work: Full-time, Permanent

We are currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join a growing professional practice in London. This role would suit someone looking to take ownership of their own client portfolio, work closely with business owners, and develop both their technical and advisory skills in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of company accounts under UK GAAP
• Delivering practical tax and accounting advice to clients
• Supporting businesses across a range of industries
• Preparing corporation tax returns and providing tax compliance support
• Acting as a trusted point of contact for clients

Skills & Experience Required

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification
• Recent background in accountancy practice
• Solid knowledge of UK tax rules and accounting standards
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage client relationships independently
• Confident user of accounting software

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company pension

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Accountant to join a thriving Edgeware Accountancy Practice in this varied position working closely with the partners.

The Accounts Senior will be tasked with preparing accounts and offering advice to clients to develop their portfolio whilst also offering tax and business planning. The position is offering Circa 40k, study support, bonus and regular pay reviews.

This role is ideally suited to an experienced Semi Senior or Senior Accountant with some existing client facing experience that you are keen to develop. This Accountancy Firm is also interested in your drive and commitment to your accountancy career which they will help foster and grow.

Accountant Job Overview

• Accounts Production and review under FRS 102 and 105
• Preparing management accounts
• Prepare personal and corporate tax returns
• Offer basic tax planning and advice
• Assisting with juniors
• Ad-Hoc duties as required

Accountant Job Requirements

• QBE, ACA or ACCA studying or qualified
• Experience preparing statutory and management accounts
• Experience dealing with clients
• 3+ years' experience within Practice
• Good communication skills both written and verbal

Accountant Salary & Benefits

• 35,000 - 42,000 and increasing dependent on experience
• Study support if applicable
• 37.5 hours per week / Monday - Friday (Apply online only)
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• regular pay reviews and performance bonuses

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: London

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000

Hours of Work: Full-time, Permanent

We are currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join a growing professional practice in London. This role would suit someone looking to take ownership of their own client portfolio, work closely with business owners, and develop both their technical and advisory skills in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of company accounts under UK GAAP
• Delivering practical tax and accounting advice to clients
• Supporting businesses across a range of industries
• Preparing corporation tax returns and providing tax compliance support
• Acting as a trusted point of contact for clients

Skills & Experience Required

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification
• Recent background in accountancy practice
• Solid knowledge of UK tax rules and accounting standards
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage client relationships independently
• Confident user of accounting software

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company pension

Job Title: Experienced Accountant - 3-6 Month Contract Location: White City, London Contract Type: Temporary, Full-Time Duration: 3-6 Months Start Date: Immediate

About the Role

Office Angels South West London are looking for a highly skilled and self-sufficient Accountant to join our clients finance team during a particularly busy period. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you will be expected to hit the ground running from day one, taking full ownership of core accounting functions with minimal supervision.

If you thrive under pressure, enjoy variety in your workload, and have the experience to deliver accurate, high-quality work to tight deadlines, this could be the perfect short-term challenge for you.

Key Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end month-end and year-end close processes.

Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and prepayments accurately and on time.

Reconcile balance sheet accounts and ensure all ledgers are maintained to a high standard.

Produce management accounts and detailed financial reports for senior review.

Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities.

Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and relevant financial regulations.

Liaise with auditors, preparing and providing all necessary documentation.

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.

About You

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent).

Minimum of 2 years' recent accounting experience (more is highly desirable).

Proven ability to work independently and deliver results with minimal oversight.

Strong technical accounting skills with in-depth month-end close experience.

Advanced Excel skills; experience with systems such as Sage, Xero, or Oracle is advantageous.

Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to prioritise under pressure.

A proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused approach.

Immediate availability or a very short notice period.

Contract Details

Duration: 3-6 months

Location: White City, London

Rate: 20.00 - 25.55 per hour (depending on experience)

If you're ready to bring your skills into a dynamic, high-energy finance team and make an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

About Zego

At Zego, we understand that traditional motor insurance holds good drivers back. It's too complicated, too expensive, and it doesn't reflect how well you actually drive. Since 2016, we have been on a mission to change that by offering the lowest priced insurance for good drivers.

From van drivers and gig workers to everyday car drivers, our customers are the driving force behind everything we do. We've sold tens of millions of policies and raised over $200 million in funding and picked up numerous awards, including the Employer Of The Year- Insurance as awarded at The Insurance Post 2025 Awards. And we’re only just getting started.

Purpose of the role

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Accountant to join our dynamic team at Zego. In this role, you’ll be a cornerstone in maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and efficiency of our financial operations. You’ll collaborate with key stakeholders across departments to deliver insightful financial analysis, translating complex data into actionable strategies that drive impactful decisions. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference, influencing our path forward and contributing to our ongoing success.

What you will be doing

• Responsible for posting monthly journal entries in multiple currencies and intercompany recharges and payroll entries into NetSuite.
• Multi-currency bank reconciliations (Client Accounts and Operational Accounts).
• Assist and support the finance team with the monthly accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet and cashflow).
• Prepare insurance-related reconciliations, including the maintenance and reconciliation of Insurance Broking Accounts (IBA) ledgers. This will involve ensuring accuracy and compliance in client and insurer balances.
• Assist in client money calculations, ensuring adherence to FCA CASS 5 rules, with a focus on safeguarding client funds and maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Monitor and reconcile accounts to provide clear and accurate reporting on client money positions and insurer balances.
• Assisting with the preparation of a monthly finance reporting pack and annual statutory accounts.
• Liaising with other areas of the business to resolve any ad-hoc finance queries that may arise.
• Assisting with monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations and annual audit and regulatory requirements.
• Resolving any queries on bank receipts and payments and preparing payment runs across multiple provider and multiple currency bank accounts.

What you will need to be successful

• Part or fully qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Proven ability to work independently, manage numerous assignments concurrently and thrive in a fast paced changing environment.
• Strong all-round experience in accounting tasks. 
• Experience in dealing with numerous ledgers and in multiple currencies. 
• Experience with NetSuite is an advantage. 
• You'll be a go getter and thrive in a fast paced changing environment.
• Ideally you’ll have experience in working in a startup environment.
• Insurance experience would be advantageous. 

What’s it like to work at Zego?

Joining Zego is a career-defining move. People go further here, reaching their full potential to achieve extraordinary things. We’re spread throughout the UK and Europe, and united by our drive to get things done. We’re proud of our company and our culture – a friendly and inclusive space where we can lift each other up and celebrate our wins every day.

Together, we’re setting the bar higher, delivering exceptional work that makes a difference. Our people are the most important part of our story, and everyone here plays a role. There’s loads of room to learn and grow, and you’ll get the freedom to steer your career wherever you want.

You’ll work alongside a talented group who embrace each other's differences and aren’t afraid of a challenge. We recognise our achievements, learn from our mistakes, and help each other to be the best we can be. Together, we’re making insurance matter. 

How we work

We believe that teams work better when they have time to collaborate and space to get things done. We call it Zego Hybrid. We ask you to spend at least one day a week in our central London office. We think it’s a good mix of collaborative face time and flexible home-working, setting us up to achieve the right balance between work and life.

Our approach to AI

We believe in the power of AI to meaningfully improve how we work - helping us move faster, think differently, and focus on what matters most. At Zego, we encourage people to stay curious and intentional about how AI is leveraged in their work and teams to drive practical impact every day. This is your chance to do the most meaningful work of your career - and we’ll provide you with the tools, support, and freedom to do it well.

Benefits

We reward our people well. Join us and you’ll get a market-competitive salary, private medical insurance, company share options, generous holiday allowance, and a whole lot of wellbeing benefits. And that’s just for starters. We also cover the costs for all company-wide events (3 per year), and also provide a separate hybrid contribution to help pay towards other travel costs. 

We’re an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

The System Accountant will play a vital role in supporting the accounting and finance department by ensuring the smooth operation and optimisation of financial systems. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with expertise in system management within the not-for-profit industry.

Client Details

This is an opportunity to join a well-established not-for-profit organisation that is committed to delivering meaningful impact. The organisation operates as a medium-sized entity and is recognised for its commitment to excellence in its sector.

Description

• Manage and maintain financial systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with the finance team to develop and implement system improvements.
• Provide training and support to users of financial systems across the organisation.
• Monitor and troubleshoot system performance issues, working closely with IT support.
• Prepare system-generated reports to support decision-making and compliance requirements.
• Ensure financial system integration with other organisational tools and platforms.
• Support the finance team during audits by providing relevant system data and reports.
• Stay updated on industry trends to recommend new technologies and practices.

Profile

A successful System Accountant should have:

• Proven experience working with financial systems in the accounting and finance field.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and processes, particularly in the not-for-profit industry.
• Proficiency in system configuration, data analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Advanced Excel and finance system exposure
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary of GBP 37000 to GBP 41000, depending on experience.
• Generous holiday leave to support work-life balance.
• The chance to work within a supportive and mission-driven culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

This permanent position offers an excellent chance to make a meaningful impact within a not-for-profit organisation in London. If you're ready to advance your career as a System Accountant, we encourage you to apply today!

Job Title: Rent Accountant
Contract: Temporary – 6 months
Hours: Full time
Pay Rate: £225per day (Umbrella)

Overview:
The Rent Accountant will manage rent and service charge accounting processes for legacy Network and SW9, ensuring financial accuracy across transactions worth £160m annually. The role includes posting journals, reconciling bank and control accounts, validating rent settings, and supporting audits. This role also provides leadership to one direct report.

Key Responsibilities:

• Post weekly journals into SUN for rent and service charge transactions.
  
• Reconcile payments from third-party channels, resolving discrepancies.
   
li>Review and correct remittances between client codes.
  li>Reconcile weekly NEC interface files to SUN journals.
  li>Undertake weekly reconciliation of Universal Credit receipts.
  li>Support rent setting validation for in-year relets.
  li>Ensure timely allocation of suspense items, refunds, and property-related transactions.
  li>Support internal/external audits with documentation and walkthroughs.
  li>Serve as backup for the Rent and Service Charge Analyst.
  li>Lead one direct report, providing direction, performance management, and development.
  li>Promote inclusion, wellbeing, and continuous improvement within the team.
 

Essential Skills & Experience:

li>Part-qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA or qualified by experience.
  li>Strong knowledge of rent accounting, income management, and regulatory requirements.
  li>Experience in reconciliations, audits, and rent setting.
  li>Excellent communication and reporting skills.
  li>Strong Microsoft Excel and Office skills.
  li>Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
 

Desirable:

li>NEC system experience.
  li>Background in social housing finance.
  li>Experience driving efficiencies and strengthening financial controls.
 

This permanent role offers an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to support a retail organisation's Accounting & Finance department in Harrow. The position requires a detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of accounting principles and processes.

Client Details

This small-sized retail organisation operates within a fast-paced environment. It is committed to providing high-quality products and services while fostering a supportive and professional workplace.

Description

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Reconcile bank accounts and ensure accurate bookkeeping records are maintained.
• Support the Accounts Payable and Receivable functions as needed.
• Prepare and process journal entries, including accruals and prepayments.
• Assist with VAT returns and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Provide support for annual audits, including documentation preparation.
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with other departments to support financial decision-making.

Profile

A successful Assistant Accountant should have:

• Educational qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• An understanding of VAT, bookkeeping, and financial reporting.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary range of 36,000 to 44,000 per annum.
• A permanent role with opportunities for professional growth.
• A supportive and professional environment in Harrow.
• Exposure to the retail industry and Accounting & Finance practices.

If you are passionate about accounting and looking for a role in Harrow, we encourage you to apply for this Assistant Accountant position within the retail sector.