Senior Accountant – Central London (Hybrid)

We are actively seeking a tech-savvy Senior Accountant to join Philip Friede & Co., a thriving, modern Chancery Lane accountancy practice that caters to a niche client base of barristers and legal professionals. Client and employee happiness are equally paramount at this family-owned firm. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to plant roots and nurture a recurring client portfolio.

 Where you’ll work:

Our client is a family-owned, sustainably-grown accountancy firm founded in 2009. The strategic client focus is on barristers and legal professionals, and you will be working in a flexible, personable environment with communicative, supportive management. The client portfolio is recurring, with referrals onboarded monthly. Most staff are longstanding, client retention is high, and the practice continues to grow annually. The office is:

• Modern, smart office; 95% paperless

• Chancery Lane Central London location, with clients right on the doorstep

• Meeting rooms in office

About the role:

• Senior Accountant role managing a portfolio of barristers and legal professionals

• Preparation and review of personal tax returns. Outside of tax work includes pensions and crypto currencies

• Consistent work with high level, affluent clientele; 5-6 hours spent annually on each client

• £60k per annum depending on experience

• Full time, permanent role, hybrid working offered

• Flexible working: Most of the staff are 40% remote, 60% in office (but this is flexible); a mostly 9-5 work day

What you bring to the table:

• Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA); CTA ideal but not required

• 5+ years of experience working in an accountancy practice

• Responsive and customer-service-oriented manner

• Ease and experience managing high level clientele

• Tech-savvy: Xero, TaxCalc, and Carbon

• Experience supporting barrister or legal professional clientele is a bonus, but not necessary

What’s in it for you?

• Role: Senior Accountant

• Location: Chancery Lane office in Central London

• Hybrid-working with 3 days in office and 2 remote (flexible on this)

• Position: Full time, permanent

• Salary: Up to £60k (DOE)

• Study support would be considered

 Is this the role for you? We’d love to see your CV — apply today!