Senior Accountant / Accounts Senior : Accountancy Practice

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 Pract