Senior Accountant – Client Management Role

About the role

Are you an experienced Accountant looking for a new role within practice? We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join a friendly accountancy practice in Wokingham.

Key responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients comprising small businesses and sole traders
• Providing ongoing support and advice to clients
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts
• Preparing personal and corporation tax returns
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Carrying out bookkeeping and reconciliations
• Performing ad‑hoc duties to support the smooth running of the team

Required profile

• ACA or ACCA qualified (exceptional part‑qualified or experience‑qualified candidates may be considered)
• Significant accounts and tax experience within a UK accountancy firm
• Proven ability to independently manage a client portfolio
• Strong prioritisation and deadline‑management skills
• Excellent communication abilities
• Flexible, self‑motivated and diligent
• Experience with a range of accountancy packages such as Sage, Xero, IRIS, CCH, TaxCalc, FreeAgent and Excel is beneficial
• Resident within reasonable commuting distance of Wokingham
• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship

Required skills

• Sage
• Xero
• IRIS
• CCH
• TaxCalc
• FreeAgent
• Excel

What we offer

• Competitive salary £55,000‑£65,000 per year
• Death in service benefit (4× salary)
• 24‑hour GP access
• Professional subscription paid for
• Access to electric‑vehicle and Cycle to Work schemes
• Discount platform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Hybrid working after probation