Senior Accountant

Description

A leading national accountancy firm is looking to strengthen its team with the appointment of a Senior Accountant. This is an opportunity to join a well-resourced practice with an impressive client base, established training programmes and genuine scope to build a long-term career.

You will take responsibility for a varied portfolio while working alongside experienced professionals across the firm. With structured development and clear opportunities to progress, this role would suit a qualified accountant or someone approaching qualification who is ready to take their career to the next level.

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Job Type: Perm

Location: Eastleigh

Salary: GBP45 000

Reference no: 16143

Senior Accountant Benefits

25 days holiday Hybrid and flexible working Dedicated career plan and clear pathways to managerial positions and beyond Health care Life assurance Retail discounts Senior Accountant About The Role

You will have ownership of your own client portfolio, working with businesses across a range of sectors and supporting them with their accounting and tax requirements. Alongside your own portfolio, you will have opportunities to support more junior colleagues and become increasingly involved in the wider team. Key responsibilities:

Managing a varied portfolio of clients and acting as a key point of contact Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts Preparing corporation tax computations Supporting and reviewing the work of junior team members Building strong, long-term relationships with clients Assisting with pricing, proposals and new business opportunities Identifying improvements to processes and ways to enhance the client experience Keeping up to date with relevant accounting and tax developments Working closely with colleagues across the wider firm Taking part in ongoing training and professional development The successful Senior Accountant will have:

ACA or ACCA qualified, or nearing qualification Previous experience within a UK accountancy practice Experience managing a varied portfolio of clients Strong accounts and corporation tax knowledge Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Strong attention to detail Good Excel skills and confidence using new systems Experience with Xero, Sage, CaseWare or CCH would be advantageous A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership Strong team-working skills Genuine ambition to progress within a leading accountancy firm

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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