Accountant

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established professional services firm based in central London. Our client is looking for a capable and driven Accountant to join its finance team as the business continues to grow.

This is a broad, hands-on role for someone who is technically strong, organised, and confident taking ownership of core financial reporting. You will be responsible for producing accurate accounts, supporting month-end and year-end processes, and working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who wants a visible role in a respected London firm where their work will be noticed and rewarded.

Please note: This role is exclusively recruited for via Consula. Applications made outside of Consula will not be considered and cannot progress. To apply, you must submit your application through the Consula platform.

Location: London

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow, to agreed deadlines.
• Own month-end close activities, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.

• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting cycles, working with budget holders across the firm.
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards.

• Assist with the year-end audit, preparing schedules and liaising with external auditors.
• Produce ad hoc financial analysis to support decision-making at partner level.

• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and reporting.

A Typical Day

You might start the morning reviewing the previous day's transactions and clearing reconciliations, before turning to the month-end checklist. Midday could involve a meeting with a department head to walk through their budget variance, followed by an afternoon preparing board reporting packs or working through audit queries. No two months look the same, and you will have genuine exposure to senior decision-makers.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualified accountant — ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Proven experience in a broad accounting role, ideally within professional services or a growing business.

• Strong technical accounting skills and a solid grasp of financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Xero, Sage, or similar systems is advantageous.

• Excellent attention to detail, working accurately to tight deadlines.
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with non-finance stakeholders.

• London-based or able to commute to the central London office regularly.

What You Can Expect

• Hybrid working with genuine flexibility.
• 28 days' annual leave including bank holidays.

• A high-visibility role in a firm that invests in its people.
• Competitive benefits package including pension and private healthcare.

This organisation is recruiting directly through Consula, their recruitment partner.

How to Apply

Submit your application through Consula, including a brief summary of your accounting experience and the reporting cycles you have owned. We will be in touch with shortlisted applicants promptly to discuss the role and next steps. Please note applications made outside of Consula will not be considered.