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Hays Accounts and Finance
Accounts Assistant / Senior
Waterlooville, Hampshire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Salary
- 30000.00 - 33000.00 GBP Annual + Competitive Salary DOE
- Recruiter
- Hays Accounts and Finance
- Closes
- 15 Oct 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- 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 casesDrafting corporation tax returnsOccasional preparation of directors' personal tax returns (not essential)Investigating and resolving incomplete accountsWorking with clients to clarify and correct poor bookkeepingSupporting with ad-hoc accounting exercises as they arise
About You:
Previous experience in an accountancy practice is essentialComfortable handling a mix of accounts, including more complex and incomplete recordsConfident communicating directly with clientsAble to work independently and as part of a small teamStrong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
What's on Offer:
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options5 weeks annual leaveEarly Friday finishesSupportive 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: 5417166265
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