Semi-Senior Accountant – Finance & Accounting Consultancy

About the role

We are a boutique international professional services firm seeking a Semi‑Senior Accountant to join our UK team in London (Paddington). You will work 2‑3 days a week on‑site, managing a diverse portfolio of clients across complex group and investment structures.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, review and finalise monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Manage a portfolio of clients/entities independently.
• Support year‑end processes and liaise with external auditors.
• Perform bank, balance‑sheet and multi‑currency reconciliations.
• Post journals, including accruals, pre‑payments and depreciation.
• Handle foreign‑exchange revaluations and multi‑currency transactions.
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records and review junior work.
• Manage client relationships and respond to queries promptly.
• Support complex group and investment structures, including consolidations.
• Assist with UK VAT and corporate tax compliance.
• Contribute to internal reporting, workflow improvements and automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with international teams across multiple regions.
• Support ad‑hoc projects such as board packs, company set‑ups and coordination with overseas accountants.

Required profile

• Accounting experience, preferably from a practice background.
• Strong hands‑on bookkeeping and management accounts experience.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple entities.
• Experience with IFRS / IFRS for SMEs (UK GAAP exposure beneficial).
• Familiarity with financial services, investment firms or group structures is advantageous.
• Competent with cloud accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage).
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, data analysis).
• Comfortable working in multi‑currency environments.
• Exposure to audit processes is a plus.
• Strong organisational, time‑management and client‑facing abilities.
• Experience working with cross‑border teams.
• Proactive mindset with interest in process improvement, automation and AI tools.

Required skills

• Xero
• QuickBooks
• Sage
• Advanced Excel
• IFRS
• IFRS for SMEs
• Multi‑currency accounting

What we offer

• Dynamic, growing international team.
• Exposure to complex, high‑value client structures.
• Ownership of your own client portfolio.
• Fast‑paced environment with clear career progression.
• Hands‑on involvement in improving systems and processes.
• £45,000 base salary.
• Hybrid work model – 2‑3 days per week on‑site in London Paddington.