Accounts Senior

ProTalent Limited; Southampton; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Study support

Clear opportunities for career progression

Flexible working options

Modern offices

Job summary

A reputable accounting firm in Southampton is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior to deliver high-quality accounting services for a diverse portfolio of clients. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified, with strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to managing multiple deadlines. This role offers competitive salary, flexible working options, and clear opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• Ability to build client relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of year-end financial statements in line with UK accounting standards.
• Preparing management accounts and VAT returns.
• Assisting with corporate and personal tax compliance.
• Reviewing work prepared by junior team members.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Experience in using cloud accounting packages

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified (or finalist)

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Are you an experienced accounts professional looking to take the next step in your career with a respected and supportive firm? Our client, a well-established firm of Chartered Accountants in Southampton, is seeking an Accounts Senior to join their growing team.

The Role

As an Accounts Senior, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality accounting services to a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from owner-managed businesses to SMEs and limited companies. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your technical skills and progress your career within a friendly and professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of year-end financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies in line with UK accounting standards.

• Preparing management accounts and VAT returns.

• Assisting with corporate and personal tax compliance.

• Reviewing work prepared by junior team members and providing feedback.

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a point of contact for queries.

• Supporting clients with software, bookkeeping, and systems advice where needed.

• Working closely with managers and partners on a variety of client assignments.

About You

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or finalist) with proven experience in a UK accountancy practice.

• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and tax compliance.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build client relationships.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

• Experience in using cloud accounting packages (such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage) is desirable.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

• Study support (if required) for those finishing exams.

• Clear opportunities for career progression within the firm.

• Flexible working options and modern offices in Southampton.

If you are a motivated Accounts Senior looking to join a firm that values its people and offers excellent career development, we’d love to hear from you.