Accounting Lead

Accounting Lead (Practice) Location: London Working Arrangement: Primarily office-based, with potential for hybrid working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00-18:00 Salary: £40,000-£50,000 per annum Kamro is delighted to be partnering with a dynamic and fast-growing accountancy and tax services firm in North West London to recruit an Accounting Lead. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant to take on a leadership role, managing team performance, client relationships, compliance, and day-to-day operations. About the role Youll be managing your own client portfoliomainly made up of limited companieswith responsibility for everything from year-end accounts and corporation tax returns to management reporting and ad hoc advice. You wont be micromanaged here. Theyre looking for someone confident, commercially minded and capable of building long-term client relationships without needing their hand held. Youll also work closely with senior leadership and a small internal team to deliver high-quality work across the board, contributing to the continued growth of the practice. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor a team of 4-5 staff, encouraging high performance, productivity, and professional development. Workflow Management: Allocate tasks, review accounts, monitor team workloads, and ensure timely completion and follow-ups. System and Records Management: Maintain up-to-date and accurate records, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and internal procedures. Client Relationship Management: Act as a key point of contact for clients, handling queries and ensuring the delivery of outstanding service. Operational Oversight: Oversee daily firm operations, identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency. Support to Director: Provide ad hoc support to the Director, contributing to business development and strategic initiatives. Requirements: 8-10 years of experience in a UK accountancy practice. ACCA fully qualified. Demonstrable experience managing a broad portfolio of clients. Proficient in using accountancy software, including Xero, QuickBooks, VT Accounts, VT Transactions, BTC Tax, TaxFiler, Payroll Manager, and Bright Manager. Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills. Comprehensive knowledge of tax regulations, compliance, and financial reporting. Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills. If you're an experienced and motivated leader looking to make a meaningful impact within a growing firm, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: North West London, South East, GB

Posted Date: 8/22/2025