Full job descriptionThe 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