Accounts Senior

Ascentant Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Company events

Company pension

Health & wellbeing programme

Referral programme

Job summary

Ascentant Limited in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior to manage client relationships and ensure delivery of high quality financial services. You will oversee statutory filings and ad hoc advice, and work with a team.

The role requires 3+ years in practice, proficiency with Xero, TaxCalc, QuickBooks or Sage, and AAT/ACCA qualifications. You will meet clients in Derby and Ripley and contribute to service excellence with a proactive, client‑focused approach.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in practice.
• Proficiency with Xero, TaxCalc, QuickBooks or Sage.
• AAT/ACCA qualification.
• Strong client relationship and communication skills.
• Experience with VAT, Self Assessment, CT Returns and Accounts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and act as point of contact for queries and deadlines.
• Oversee preparation of financial statements and reports with accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare, review and file VAT Returns.
• Assist with software setup, migration and training.
• Collaborate with cross‑department teams to improve service delivery.

Skills

Client relationship management

Communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Education

AAT/ACCA qualified

Tools

Xero

TaxCalc

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Are you looking for a challenging new role where you feel valued, appreciated, and can make a difference? Are you looking for a step up in your career?

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accounts Senior to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in managing client relationships and ensuring the delivery of exceptional financial services. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in financial accounting and be proficient in various accounting software, including , Sage and QuickBooks.

You will be responsible for seeing through the needs of Clients with Statutory filings, providing ad hoc advice, dealing with Client queries and managing Client relationships.

There will be a requirement to meet Clients in our Derby and Ripley office.

You will be able to work autonomously on your own initiative, with support from the team. The Accountancy team currently consists of a Bookkeeper, Assistant Accountant, Payroll Manager and Practice Manager.

Our growth is because we think outside of the box and provide services differently to the traditional Accountant. If you are open minded, friendly and provide 5 Star Customer Service; You will be the perfect fit for the role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients to understand their financial needs and provide tailored solutions including being a point of contact for queries and managing client deadlines.
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations including Self Assessment and Corporation Tax Returns and Accounts.
• Prepare, review and file VAT Returns.
• Assist with Software set up, Migration and training
• Collaborate with cross-department teams to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction.
• Conduct regular reviews of client accounts to identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
• Stay updated on industry trends and changes in financial regulations that may impact clients.

Experience

• Proven experience of working in Practice for 3 years+
• Proficiency in accounting software such as , Xero, Taxcalc, QuickBooks, or similar applications.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues alike.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Confident and a good positive attitude

We can offer a varied scope of work in a relaxed and friendly working environment which allows (well behaved) pets in the office. We are a forward thinking business that really values its staff and does things a bit differently.

You should have 3+ Years experience of working in Practice and be AAT/ACCA qualified. The firm has a solid reputation and is growing, so this is an excellent opportunity for the right person to come in and support the business to continue on this journey.

If you are a proactive individual with a passion for delivering outstanding client service while managing complex financial operations, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Pay: Up to 38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme