There is plenty to get involved with beyond your own client work, from supporting junior colleagues and contributing to client development through to improving processes across the team. With structured training and a clear route towards management, the role offers plenty of scope to broaden your experience and progress your career.
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Job Type: Perm
Location: Eastleigh
Salary: £45,000 – 50,000
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
At the heart of the role is a varied client portfolio, with a mix of accounts, corporation tax and regular client contact. You will work with businesses across different sectors, becoming a trusted point of contact and gaining a good understanding of the clients you support.
The position also offers involvement beyond your own portfolio. From supporting junior colleagues and contributing to client development through to helping improve processes, there are plenty of ways to broaden your experience and take on more responsibility as you progress.
Key responsibilities
Manage a varied portfolio of clients and act as a key point of contact
Prepare and review statutory accounts
Prepare corporation tax computations
Support and review the work of junior team members
Build strong, long-term relationships with clients
Assist with pricing, proposals and new business opportunities
Identify improvements to processes and ways to enhance the client experience
Keep up to date with relevant accounting and tax developments
Work closely with colleagues across the wider firm
Take 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 national 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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Salary description
£45000.00 - £50000.00 per year