Senior Accountant

About the role

Are you an experienced practice accountant looking for a role where you can take real ownership of your work, build strong client relationships and continue progressing professionally? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established and growing accountancy business offering exposure to a varied portfolio, supportive leadership and genuine career development.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing year‑end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Producing corporation tax computations and returns.
• Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Managing bookkeeping requirements and preparing VAT returns across different schemes.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with clients.
• Responding to accounting and tax queries and ensuring assignments are completed accurately and on time.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team.
• Assisting managers with ad‑hoc client work and wider assignments.
• Maintaining consistently high standards of client service.
• Managing multiple deadlines while working with a high degree of independence.

Required profile

• AAT qualified and part‑qualified ACA or ACCA with at least two years' experience within an accountancy practice.
• Good knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102.
• Strong statutory accounts and corporation tax experience.
• Practical bookkeeping and VAT experience.
• Confidence dealing directly with clients and developing long‑term relationships.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Strong Excel, Word and Outlook skills.
• Experience using accounting software such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, CCH or Alphatax (advantageous).
• A proactive approach and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• A strong team ethic with the confidence to take ownership of your workload.
• An interest in supporting and developing junior colleagues.

Required skills

• Excel
• Word
• Outlook
• Sage
• Xero
• QuickBooks
• CCH
• Alphatax

What we offer

• £40,000 – £50,000 salary, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Hybrid working with flexible hours and home‑working options.
• Early finish at 2.30 pm every Friday.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Full study support where required.
• Pension scheme.
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with post‑qualification service up to 28 days.
• Corporate rewards and benefits scheme.
• Regular social events.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Clear opportunities for progression and continued professional development.