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We have an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking accountancy practice offering flexibility, career development and an attractive benefits package.

Are you an experienced Accounts Senior looking for your next step within practice? Would you like to work with a varied portfolio of clients, take ownership of your workload and develop your career within a firm that genuinely invests in its people?

We are working with an established accountancy practice looking to recruit an enthusiastic and capable Accounts Senior to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with clients, has a strong technical grounding and is keen to develop their skills further. You will work with a diverse range of businesses and industries, gaining exposure to varied accounting and taxation work, with ongoing training, mentoring and opportunities for career progression.

As Accounts Senior, you will manage a varied portfolio of accounting work, ensuring clients receive a professional, efficient and high-quality service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing year-end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Preparing corporation tax computations and returns.
• Undertaking day-to-day bookkeeping and preparing and submitting monthly and quarterly VAT returns across various VAT schemes.
• Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Liaising directly with clients to resolve queries and ensure accounts information is complete and accurate.
• Supporting, mentoring and developing junior members of the team.
• Building strong client relationships and delivering excellent customer service.
• Providing additional support to Managers on a variety of accounting assignments and ad-hoc projects.

We are looking for someone who is technically capable, commercially aware and enjoys working in a client-focused environment.

Ideally, you will have:

• AAT qualification and be at least part-qualified ACA or ACCA.
• A minimum of two years' experience working within an accountancy practice.
• A good working knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102.
• Experience with accounting software such as CCH, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks and Alphatax (advantageous but not essential).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive client relationships.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook.
• A proactive, hands-on approach, with the confidence to work independently as well as part of a team.
• A strong work ethic and a genuine desire to develop your career.

What's on Offer?

The firm recognises the importance of creating a positive working environment and offers an excellent package, including:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Flexible and hybrid working, including flexi-time and working from home.
• Early finish every Friday, with the office closing at 2.30pm.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Full study support, where required.
• Pension scheme.
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day per year post-qualification up to a maximum of 28 days.
• Access to a corporate rewards scheme.
• Quarterly team social events.
• Free onsite parking.
• Ongoing training, mentoring and genuine opportunities for career progression.

If you are looking to take the next step in your accountancy career and join a firm that offers an interesting client portfolio, supportive colleagues and genuine flexibility, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.