Accountant (ACCA)

SORP Accountant SORP | VAT Returns | Corporation Tax Filings | ACCA  Permanent Salary: £55,000 Location: Central London (Hybrid – 2 days office-based) Contract: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week Interviews are taking place immediately with a view to an immediate start. An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ACCA qualified Accountant to join a highly respected professional membership body recognised for supporting its members and championing excellence across its sector. This organisation plays an influential role within its profession and offers a collaborative, purpose-led working environment where employees are valued for the impact they make. This is a varied and hands-on Financial Accountant position suited to a technically strong, ACCA-qualified finance professional who enjoys working across financial reporting, compliance, controls, and process improvement. You will take ownership of key accounting responsibilities including SORP reporting, VAT returns, corporation tax coordination, reconciliations, payroll accounting, and statutory reporting, while also supporting ongoing systems and process enhancements. Working within a supportive finance team, you will help ensure the integrity of financial data and provide meaningful financial insight to support organisational decision-making. Key Responsibilities Preparing subsidiary statutory accounts and supporting the production of consolidated financial statements in line with SORP requirements Ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled, including intercompany balances Managing quarterly VAT returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and statutory deadlines Acting as the main liaison with external VAT and Corporation Tax advisers, supporting all related filings and submissions Maintaining the fixed asset register and overseeing key balance sheet reconciliations Monitoring debtor and creditor balances and proactively managing aged accounts Supporting improvements to finance systems and processes, including Dynamics 365 Business Central Maintaining and strengthening financial controls, policies, and procedures Supporting cash flow management, investments, and fund accounting activities Leading payroll accounting activities, including reconciliation of salaries, pensions, and associated liabilities Ensuring pension contributions are accurately accounted for and aligned across payroll and finance systems Supporting supplier payment runs and expense processes Acting as a key contact for auditors, banks, and external stakeholders Deputising for the Group Financial Reporting Manager when required Supporting and mentoring the Finance Administrator Conducting regular check-ins and providing day-to-day guidance Contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment If you have the relevant skills, experience, and ACCA qualification and are available to start immediately, please submit your CV for immediate consideration. Interviews will take place immediately with a view to an immediate start thereafter