Accounts Senior

TPF Recruitment; Chichester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A client-focused firm in Chichester is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior to enhance their dynamic team. This role entails managing a varied client portfolio, preparing year-end statutory accounts, and providing mentorship within a collaborative environment. The position offers clear progression paths, comprehensive training, and a competitive salary tailored to the individual's skills and experience.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive training and study support

Clear progression pathways

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a practice environment.
• Strong technical understanding of accounting and tax principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end statutory accounts for various entities.
• Reviewing accounts prepared by junior staff for compliance.
• Supporting junior team members through mentoring and training.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Technical understanding of accounting

Education

Part-qualified or fully qualified ACA/ACCA

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

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TPF Recruitment is delighted to support one of our highly regarded clients in the local area with their search for an experienced Accounts Senior to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a forward-thinking and dynamic firm of accountants, offering a client-focused environment and genuine opportunities for career development.

About the Role

As an Accounts Senior, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional client service while managing a varied portfolio of clients. Working within a supportive and collaborative team, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing year-end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders in line with accounting standards.
  
• Reviewing and finalising accounts prepared by junior staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  
• Preparing corporation and personal tax computations and returns.
  
• Providing general accounting advice and assistance to clients, addressing queries promptly and professionally.
  
• Supporting junior team members through mentoring, training, and technical guidance.
  
• Assisting the team with bookkeeping and VAT returns when required.
  
• Liaising directly with clients and acting as a key point of contact to develop strong, long-term relationships.
  

Requirements

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

• Experience in a similar role within a practice environment.
  
• A strong technical understanding of accounting and tax principles.
  
• Part-qualified or fully qualified ACA/ACCA (or equivalent).
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues.
  
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
  
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage, and Microsoft Office applications.
  

What’s on Offer

Our client is committed to investing in their team and fostering a positive work environment. You can expect:

• A competitive salary tailored to your skills and experience.
  
• Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
  
• Comprehensive training and study support for those working towards qualifications.
  
• Clear progression pathways within the firm.
  
• A supportive and collaborative culture where your contributions are valued.
  

Please contact Mark Sitton on 01273 102 360, [emailprotected] , or via LinkedInfor a confidential conversation.

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Job Description

TPF Recruitment is delighted to support one of our highly regarded clients in the local area with their search for an experienced Accounts Senior to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a forward-thinking and dynamic firm of accountants, offering a client-focused environment and genuine opportunities for career development.

About the Role

As an Accounts Senior, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional client service while managing a varied portfolio of clients. Working within a supportive and collaborative team, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing year-end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders in line with accounting standards.
  
• Reviewing and finalising accounts prepared by junior staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  
• Preparing corporation and personal tax computations and returns.
  
• Providing general accounting advice and assistance to clients, addressing queries promptly and professionally.
  
• Supporting junior team members through mentoring, training, and technical guidance.
  
• Assisting the team with bookkeeping and VAT returns when required.
  
• Liaising directly with clients and acting as a key point of contact to develop strong, long-term relationships.
  

Requirements

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

• Experience in a similar role within a practice environment.
  
• A strong technical understanding of accounting and tax principles.
  
• Part-qualified or fully qualified ACA/ACCA (or equivalent).
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues.
  
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
  
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage, and Microsoft Office applications.
  

Benefits

What’s on Offer

Our client is committed to investing in their team and fostering a positive work environment. You can expect:

• A competitive salary tailored to your skills and experience.
  
• Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
  
• Comprehensive training and study support for those working towards qualifications.
  
• Clear progression pathways within the firm.
  
• A supportive and collaborative culture where your contributions are valued.
  

Please contact Mark Sitton on 01273 102 360, [emailprotected] , or via LinkedInfor a confidential conversation.

Refer a friend...

We’re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We’re looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South-East so if your friends, family or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we'd love to speak to them.

For every candidate you refer, and we subsequently place into a permanent position, we will give you up to £500 of Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply).

Requirements
• Experience in a similar role within a practice environment. • A strong technical understanding of accounting and tax principles. • Part-qualified or fully qualified ACA/ACCA (or equivalent). • Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage, and Microsoft Office applications.