Accountant

Premier Recruitment Solutions; Winchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services company in Winchester is seeking an Accounting professional to join their vibrant team. The successful candidate will have at least one year of experience in an accounting firm and will be responsible for preparing statutory accounts and managing client queries. The role offers a competitive salary between £20,000 and £26,000, along with excellent benefits such as 25 days holiday, private medical cover, and a structured career development plan. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private medical cover

Company pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Free lunch Friday

Structured development plan

Qualifications

• At least one year’s experience within an Accounting firm or similar.
• Commercially aware and able to understand the business impact of your role.
• Confident and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting statutory accounts and corporation tax returns.
• Reviewing client records.
• Handling inbound queries from clients.

Skills

Experience within an Accounting firm

Microsoft Office proficiency

Familiarity with Xero or Sage

Self-motivated and proactive

Attention to detail

Tools

Xero

Sage

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client are a vibrant, diverse and growing group of professional services companies, who offer accounting and tax services to contractors, freelancers and SME’s. Their sociable team has grown to 70+ people, spread across 3 offices across Hampshire and Dorset with their head office based in Ferndown.

They offer a wealth of opportunities for ambitious individuals looking to be a part of a company that supports professional growth and believes in nurturing their people to help them achieve their maximum potential.

About the job

Within the group, you will work within a smaller team, reporting to a senior Client Director who will support and mentor you as you deliver great service to your client base, by:

• Preparing and submitting statutory accounts and corporation tax returns from a variety of both manual records and software
• Reviewing client records
• Handling inbound queries from clients, and delivering great client service
• Meeting or exceeding all targets and KPIs

About you

People and culture are the two most important aspects of the work with our client. They look for super stars in the making to reward well and promote internally. So, if you have the following skills and experience you might be the one for us:

• At least one year’s experience within an Accounting firm, or similar
• Experience of Microsoft Office programs, Outlook, Xero or Sage
• Commercially aware and able to understand the business impact of your role and actions
• Self-motivated and proactive with a dedication to giving great client service
• A focus on attention to detail and accuracy, confident and willing to learn

  Salary and benefits

  We expect our people to work hard, and in return, we take care of them, offering some excellent staff benefits including:

  • 25 days holiday from day 1 (plus the option to buy and sell holiday)
  • Private medical cover and death in service cover
  • Company pension scheme
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Free lunch Friday once a month
  • A great social calendar with monthly activities, weekends away, weekly pub trips and parties twice a year
  • Financial study support, plus study days off
  • A structured development plan with a clear career path within the group

  Working hours are 9am-5.15pm Monday to Friday and this job is full-time and permanent.

  Salary: Between £20,000 – £26,000 per year depending on experience

  Place of work will be in their Winchester office, and you must have valid right to work status in the UK.