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Hays Accounts and Finance
Accounts Assistant / Senior
Waterlooville, Hampshire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Salary
- £30,000 - 33,000 - Annum
- Recruiter
- Hays Accounts and Finance
- Closes
- 16 Nov 2025
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Our client, a well-established accountancy practice based in Waterlooville, is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant / Senior to join their close-knit team. This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone with a solid practice background who enjoys working directly with clients and tackling a broad range of accounting challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
Preparation of company statutory accounts - ranging from straightforward to more complex cases
Drafting corporation tax returns
Occasional preparation of directors' personal tax returns (not essential)
Investigating and resolving incomplete accounts
Working with clients to clarify and correct poor bookkeeping
Supporting with ad-hoc accounting exercises as they arise
About You:
Previous experience in an accountancy practice is essential
Comfortable handling a mix of accounts, including more complex and incomplete records
Confident communicating directly with clients
Able to work independently and as part of a small team
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
What's on Offer:
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options
5 weeks annual leave
Early Friday finishes
Supportive and collaborative working environment within a small team
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm that values flexibility and autonomy, with scope to grow and develop within the role.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or feel free to call Lorna Pilling directly on (phone number removed).
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Please note: All applicants must have Right to Work in the UK as sponsorship for overseas employees cannot be provided for this role.
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Ad ID: 5417156082
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