Senior Accountant | Accountancy Practice

Are you an experienced practice professional looking to join a modern, growing accountancy firm that genuinely values its people? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and forward-thinking practice that combines traditional client service values with a progressive approach to accountancy and business advisory.

Working with an impressive portfolio of owner-managed businesses, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional client service while leading and developing a team of accountants. With continued growth and investment in both technology and people, this is an ideal opportunity for someone seeking a long-term career move within a supportive and collaborative environment.

What will the Senior Accountant role involve? 

• Preparing, sending and submitting accounts and tax returns for a portfolio of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. 
• Providing training, mentorship and technical guidance to the accounting team and wider business where appropriate. 
• Checking and reviewing accounting and taxation work produced by the team, offering constructive feedback and support. 
• Communicating with clients by phone, email, social media and in person, including chasing records where needed. 
• Onboarding new clients into the portfolio, including initial bookkeeping and compliance handovers to the relevant department. 
• Assessing and advising clients on their tax position, including tax efficiency and planning opportunities. 
• Reviewing and advising clients on advisory areas such as cashflow, budgets and pricing, with further training provided on advisory systems. 
• Completing, reviewing and preparing bookkeeping, VAT returns and CIS where required. 
• Preparing and delivering year-end client meetings and client fee reviews. 
• Maintaining electronic filing of books and records, alongside client administration and records management. 
• Acting as liaison between clients and HM Revenue & Customs to deal with and resolve queries. 
• Managing ongoing professional development and learning, including any relevant CPD required by a professional body. 
• Ensuring HMRC and Companies House statutory information is accurate and up to date. 

Suitable Candidate for the Senior Accountant vacancy: 

• Full membership of a chartered professional body, such as AAT, ATT, ACCA or equivalent. 
• Extensive practice experience, ideally 5+ years, overseeing a broad client base and delivering work directly in a dynamic environment. 
• Strong experience preparing, reviewing and checking accounts and tax returns for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. 
• Experience working with client records and systems including Xero, QuickBooks, Dext and FreeAgent. 
• Sound understanding and working knowledge of tax, with the confidence to advise clients and make practical recommendations. 
• Strong Microsoft Word and Excel capability. 
• Excellent time management, with the ability to work to tight deadlines and respond to emerging priorities without compromising attention to detail. 
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information in a straightforward and helpful way. 
• Curious, proactive and comfortable seeking information from colleagues and clients to support seamless service delivery. 
• Friendly, professional and customer-focused, with a commitment to continued learning and professional development. 

Additional benefits and information for the role of Senior Accountant: 

• Salary of £44,000 - £50,000 depending on experience. 
• Permanent, full-time position working 36.5 hours per week. 
• Office-based role in Waterlooville, with 1 day working from home available. 
• Opportunity to join a growing, commercially focused accountancy practice with a supportive team culture. 
• Chance to work with a varied portfolio of inspiring small business clients. 
• Ongoing professional development, learning and relevant CPD support. 
• Exposure to advisory work, including cashflow, budgeting, pricing and tax planning. 
• Modern accounting systems and technology-led working environment. 

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CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role.