Senior Accountant

An independent accountancy firm is looking to add an experienced Senior Accountant to its growing team. This is a varied role within a smaller practice, offering the chance to work closely with clients and Partners rather than being restricted to one area of accounts.

Alongside your core accounts responsibilities, there will be opportunities to gain exposure to tax, management accounting and wider advisory work. The firm has a relaxed and approachable working environment, making this a good fit for someone who enjoys variety, client contact and having a greater say in how they work. 

Job Title:         Senior Accountant

Job Type:        Perm

Location:        Alton

Salary:             £40,000 - £50,000

Reference no: 16078

Senior Accountant – Benefits

25 days' holiday

Hybrid and flexible working

Relaxed and supportive working environment

Opportunities for ongoing development and progression

Senior Accountant – About The Role

The role will involve managing a portfolio of clients while getting involved across a broad range of work. You will have plenty of autonomy, with direct access to the Partners and the opportunity to take on additional responsibility as your experience develops. Key responsibilities:

Managing a varied portfolio of clients

Preparing statutory accounts and year-end accounts

Preparing corporation tax computations and supporting personal tax work

Producing management accounts and financial information for clients

Acting as a key point of contact for clients

Reviewing work and supporting more junior members of the team

Helping clients with day-to-day accounting queries

Identifying opportunities to improve processes and the service provided

Working closely with the Partners on more complex assignments

Building your knowledge across accounts, tax and advisory services 

The successful Senior Accountant will have:

ACA or ACCA qualified, or nearing qualification

Previous UK accountancy practice experience

Experience managing a portfolio of clients

Strong accounts knowledge

Good understanding of corporation tax, with personal tax exposure advantageous

An interest in developing management accounting skills

Strong communication and client relationship skills

Good attention to detail and organisational skills

Confident using Excel and able to pick up new software

A proactive and hands-on approach

Comfortable working independently within a small team

Keen to develop their career and broaden their experience 

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.

Refer a friend

If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)