Job Description:

This is a varied Senior Accountant role with genuine responsibility from day one. You will manage your own portfolio of clients, working across accounts and corporation tax while building relationships with businesses across a range of sectors.

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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