Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant - £45,000 to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience – London, SW18 4GQ
Do you enjoy bringing clarity and control to a busy finance function? Are you confident working with UK GAAP, VAT, month-end reporting and multi-currency transactions?
Almet Trading UK is a growing trading business with a practical, collaborative team. We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join us on a full-time, permanent basis in London.
The role
Based on-site at The Light Bulb, 1 Filament Walk in London, you will report to the Finance Manager and play an important role in keeping our finance operations accurate, compliant and well organised.
This is a varied role covering financial reporting, VAT, reconciliations, audits, management accounts and day-to-day finance processes. You will also work closely with colleagues across the business, helping them understand the numbers and make informed decisions.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare accurate financial statements in line with UK GAAP, HMRC and Companies House requirements.
* Manage the general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations and journal entries.
* Oversee VAT compliance, including Postponed VAT Accounting, and support tax return preparation.
* Produce management accounts, budgets, forecasts and ad-hoc financial reports.
* Keep up to date with tax regulations and relevant changes in legislation.
* Support internal and external audits and maintain strong financial controls.
* Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, credit control and bank reconciliations.
* Maintain the fixed asset register, inventory accounting and payroll-related finance processes.
* Support junior accounting staff, where applicable.
* Improve finance processes, systems and reporting efficiency.
* Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and relevant industry standards, including CARES where applicable.
* Work with other departments to provide useful financial insight.
About our company
Almet Trading UK is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, religion or background.
The Benefits
* Pension scheme.
* 21 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays.
* Performance bonus.
* Training and professional development support, including CPD and exams.
* Flexible benefits platform via Zhoosh Benefits, giving you choice across lifestyle, wellbeing and financial perks.
The person
You will be a qualified accountant, with ACA, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent qualification. You will have 5–7 years’ relevant experience in a finance function, ideally in a Senior Accountant or Chief Accountant role.
You will also bring:
* Strong UK GAAP and statutory reporting experience.
* Experience with HMRC compliance and VAT returns.
* Strong month-end and year-end close experience.
* Experience in foreign exchange, treasury management and multi-currency transactions.
* Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting software or ERP systems, such as NetSuite.
* The legal right to work in the UK.
* Strong attention to detail.
* The ability to stay calm under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Clear communication skills with finance and non-finance colleagues.
* Confidence supporting and mentoring others.
* A practical, solutions-focused approach.
What’s next
Apply today to join Almet Trading UK and bring your accounting experience to a role where your work will make a real difference