Accounts Senior

The Opportunity

An ambitious and rapidly growing accountancy practice is looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Senior to join its expanding team.

With a national presence and a strong reputation for supporting owner-managed businesses, this firm offers the resources and opportunities of a larger organisation while maintaining the personal, relationship-led approach of an independent practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an AAT-qualified accountant or experienced practice professional who enjoys working directly with clients, taking ownership of assignments and supporting the development of junior colleagues. You’ll work with a varied portfolio of businesses, from entrepreneurial start-ups and family-owned companies through to established organisations and charities.

The Role

• Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
• Producing year-end accounts in accordance with relevant accounting standards
• Preparing draft corporation tax computations and supporting tax schedules
• Completing VAT returns
• Managing assignments to agreed deadlines and budgets
• Working directly with clients to resolve queries
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Reviewing work completed by junior members of the team
• Supporting and mentoring junior accountants
• Ensuring accounting records and working papers are accurate and complete
• Working closely with Managers and other senior colleagues
• Identifying opportunities to improve client service and internal processes

The Candidate:

• AAT qualification, with the option to progress towards ACA or ACCA
• Previous experience within a UK accountancy practice
• Strong statutory accounts preparation experience
• Experience working with sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Good knowledge of accounting standards
• Experience preparing tax computations and VAT returns
• Confidence communicating directly with clients
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience reviewing or supporting junior colleagues would be advantageous
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to travel to client premises or other offices when required

What’s On Offer:

• 37-hour working week
• 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Workplace pension
• Employee benefits scheme with discounts at hundreds of retailers
• Free on-site parking
• Study support for further professional qualifications
• Opportunity to progress towards ACA or ACCA
• Exposure to a broad range of clients and industries
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to mentor and develop junior colleagues
• Long-term career development within a growing national practice