Overview [do not copy title over to website]
For an accountant who enjoys variety and wants to work closely with the people running the business, this role offers a broad mix of accounts, tax and client contact within a small, established firm. You will look after your own portfolio, prepare and review statutory accounts, handle tax compliance and deal directly with clients, with regular access to the partners when needed.
The firm has plans for further growth and offers a relaxed working environment where you can make a visible contribution rather than getting lost in a large team. This would suit an experienced practice accountant or someone newly qualified who is ready to take on a varied workload and continue developing.
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Job Type: Perm
Location: Fleet
Salary: £45,000 – 55,000
Reference no: 16201
Senior Accountant – Benefits
- Salary of £45,000–£55,000
- 25 days annual leave
- Hybrid working available
- Direct access to and regular contact with the partners
- Varied accounts and tax responsibilities
- Close-knit team environment
- Scope to develop as the firm grows
Senior Accountant – About The Role
You will manage a portfolio of business and individual clients, covering accounts prepared under FRS 102 and FRS 105 alongside personal and corporation tax compliance. The role involves both preparing accounts and reviewing work, giving you a varied workload and the chance to build your technical experience across different areas.
Working closely with the partners, you will also support junior colleagues and help ensure client work is completed accurately and on time. The position offers a good degree of variety and responsibility, with room to develop further as the firm expands.
Key responsibilities:
- Prepare and review statutory accounts under FRS 102 and FRS 105
- Manage a portfolio of clients across a range of sectors
- Prepare personal tax returns and associated computations
- Prepare corporation tax computations and returns
- Deal directly with client queries and requests for information
- Review work completed by junior team members
- Provide guidance and support to colleagues where required
- Liaise with the partners on client matters and technical queries
- Manage deadlines and ensure work is completed to a high standard
- Assist with other accounts and tax work across the firm as required
The successful Senior Accountant will have:
- Experience working within an accountancy practice, with applications welcomed from newly qualified accountants through to experienced QBE candidates
- Good knowledge of statutory accounts preparation and review
- Familiarity with FRS 102 and FRS 105
- Experience preparing personal and corporation tax returns
- Confidence managing client relationships and handling queries
- Strong organisation and attention to detail
- Good communication skills and a practical approach to problem-solving
- The ability to manage workloads independently while supporting colleagues
- ACA or ACCA qualified, newly qualified, or qualified by 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.
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