Accounts Senior

Affinia; Crawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Opportunity to purchase 3 extra days holiday

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Death in service benefits

Professional membership support

Paycare for dental and optical claims

Agile/hybrid working policy

Dress for your diary policy

Job summary

Affinia, the UK's largest purpose-led accountancy firm, is seeking an Accounts Senior in Crawley. In this full-time position, you will manage financial reporting, tax preparations, and supervise junior staff. The role offers potential career progression supported by structured training and professional qualification opportunities.

Key responsibilities include preparing statutory accounts, tax returns, and ensuring exceptional client service. Candidates should possess strong IT skills and relevant qualifications, including GCSEs and professional studies.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial reporting, tax preparation, and bookkeeping.
• Ability to support and mentor junior staff.
• Experience with accounting regulations and financial laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead role in financial reporting and tax preparation.
• Assist with the supervision and training of junior staff.
• Prepare year-end statutory accounts and tax returns.

Skills

Strong IT/Microsoft skills

CCH, Sage, QuickBooks, Xero

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Education

Near completion of professional studies (ACA/ACCA/AAT Level 4)

Minimum of 5 GCSEs (Level 6 and above)

A-Levels (or equivalent)

Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or Data Science

Job description

Manager / Senior Manager

Affinia is the UK’s largest purpose‑led, purpose‑built accountancy firm, focused on building stronger, more valuable relationships. With over 1 000 colleagues across the East, Southeast, London and the Midlands, we are dedicated to supporting our clients, colleagues and communities.

Job title: Accounts Senior

Reporting to: Manager / Senior Manager

Hours: Full time Mon‑Fri 9am‑5.30pm (37.5 hours per week)

Location: Crawley

Purpose of the Role

As an Accounts Senior you will take a lead role in financial reporting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, VAT return preparation, and continue to develop real‑world accounting practices whilst being supported by senior members of the team. You will assist with the direct supervision and training of more junior staff and work with senior management and the wider team to receive structured training that supports your career progression at Affinia.

Accountabilities

• Assist our portfolio holders in delivering a broad range of accounting services to clients while maintaining exceptional customer service.
• Support Assistant Managers, Managers and Senior Managers on a portfolio of clients.
• Perform low‑level review of junior members’ work and assist with:
• Preparation of year‑end statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, LLPs, charities and limited companies under FRS 102, SORP and IFRS.
• Preparation of group consolidated financial statements and workings.
• Preparation of corporation tax returns and initial review of draft corporation tax computations prepared by junior members.
• Review simple and non‑complex VAT returns.
• Liaise with clients and respond to queries professionally.
• Keep up to date with changes in accounting regulations and financial laws.
• Prepare and process invoices, expenses and payments.
• Collaborate with other service lines within the group.
• Assist junior members in accounts and bookkeeping activities.
• Assist directors and managers with ad‑hoc projects.
• Train and mentor junior members, providing technical guidance on simple accounting concepts.
• Prepare monthly or quarterly management accounts and VAT returns.
• Assist clients with queries.
• Additional responsibilities as identified in association with the expectations of the role.

Skills and Qualifications

• Full opportunity to study and gain a professional qualification.
• Strong IT/Microsoft skills.
• Regular use of CCH, Sage, QuickBooks, Xero preferred (full training provided).
• Near completion of professional studies, qualified by experience or ACA/ACCA/AAT Level 4.
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (Level 6 and above), including Maths and English language.
• A‑Levels (or equivalent) advantageous, especially in Maths and English.
• A degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or Data Science advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to respond and be reactive to shifting priorities at short notice.
• Clear written and spoken communication.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask under pressure and mentor others.

Core Benefits

• 23 days holiday (FTE) plus bank holidays.
• Opportunity to purchase 3 extra days holiday per year.
• Auto‑enrolment pension scheme with True Potential.
• Death in service.
• Professional membership support.
• Paycare – claim money back for dental, optical and professional therapies.
• Agile/hybrid working policy.
• Dress for your diary policy.

Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Affinia is committed to being an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion, belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation. Wewelcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit.

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