Senior Accountant / Accounts Senior - Accountancy Practice in Waterlooville

Do you have experience working in an accountancy practice This could be a good opportunity for you! 

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Accountant / Accounts Senior to join an accountancy practice providing accounting, bookkeeping and payroll services to small businesses.

As a Senior Accountant / Accounts Senior, you will manage a portfolio of clients while overseeing technical work, supporting colleagues and providing accounting and tax advice.

This is an office-based, full-time role based in Waterlooville, with 2 days’ work from home, offering a salary range of £44,000 - £50,000 for a 36.5-hour working week, plus benefits.

You will be responsible for:

• Prepare and submit accounts and tax returns for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Lead, train and mentor the accountancy team, reviewing work and providing technical guidance.
• Manage client relationships, onboarding, communications and record keeping.
• Assess clients’ tax positions and provide tax planning advice.
• Advise clients on cash flow, budgets, pricing and tax efficiency.
• Prepare and review bookkeeping, VAT returns, CIS and statutory records.
• Liaise with HMRC, conduct client meetings, deliver training and maintain CPD requirements.
• Perform other duties as required.

What we are looking for:

• Approx 5 years' experience working within accountancy practice, managing a varied client portfolio and delivering client work.
• Full membership of a recognised professional accountancy body, such as AAT, ATT, ACA or ACCA.
• Ability to prepare, review and check accounts and tax returns to review stage for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Practical experience using Xero, DEXT and FreeAgent for client work.
• Understanding of accounting and taxation principles.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

The candidates from the following background will be considered:

• Senior Accountant, Accounts Senior, Senior Practice Accountant, Audit & Accounts Senior, Accounts & Tax Senior, Assistant Client Manager, Senior Business Services Accountant, Senior Client Accountant, Senior Portfolio Accountant, Accounts Team Leader, Business Services Senior, Assistant Manager (Accounts & Tax), Assistant Accounts Manager, Client Manager – Accounts, Assistant Accounts & Audit Manager

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme.
• On-site parking.
• Formal and informal training.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Regular employee socials and events.
• Family-friendly working environment.
• Enhanced holiday allowance and sick pay.
• Opportunities to learn and develop specialist knowledge.
• Flexible working arrangements and a good work-life balance.

Apply today to take the next step in your accountancy career, joining a growing practice where your expertise, professional development and contribution to the team are valued.

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