Accounts Senior

Venture Recruitment Partners; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Venture Recruitment Partners is seeking an Accounts Senior to join a growing accounts team at a Top 20 firm. You will deliver high-quality accounts preparation and tax computations across a diverse client portfolio, collaborating with senior staff to ensure financial statements are prepared, reviewed, and finalised to professional standards.

The role involves mentoring trainees, managing multiple assignments to tight deadlines, and opportunities to improve processes for client value.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification (part-qualified candidates will also be considered)
• Recent experience in an accountancy practice environment
• Strong technical knowledge including FRS 102
• Experience mentoring trainees (desirable)
• Excellent communication skills with clients and senior stakeholders
• Organised, methodical workload management and ability to prioritise deadlines
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with IRIS and Xero preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and finalise accounts and tax computations for a varied client portfolio
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, including FRS 102
• Support the review process and finalisation of financial statements
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and senior team members
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and add value for clients
• Mentor and review work of trainees and junior staff
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines while maintaining quality

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Excel

IRIS

Xero

Job description

Accounts Senior

I am recruiting for an ambitious and experienced Accounts Senior to join a growing Accounts team at a popular Top 20 firm.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated accounting professional to play a key role in delivering high-quality accounts preparation and tax computation services to a diverse client portfolio. You'll work closely with senior staff and clients, helping to ensure financial statements are prepared, reviewed, and finalised to the highest professional standards.

The Role

As an Accounts Senior, you will:

• Prepare, review, and finalise accounts and tax computations for a varied client portfolio
• Ensure all accounts preparation work complies with relevant accounting standards, including FRS 102
• Support the review process and assist in the finalisation of financial statements
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and senior members of the team
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and add value for clients
• Support, mentor, and review the work of trainees and junior team members where appropriate
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines effectively while maintaining exceptional quality standards

  About You

  We're keen to hear from candidates who have:

  • ACA or ACCA qualification (part-qualified candidates will also be considered)
  • Recent experience working within an accountancy practice environment
  • Strong technical knowledge, including proficiency in FRS 102
  • Experience reviewing work and mentoring trainees (desirable but not essential)
  • Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with clients and senior stakeholders
  • A well-organised, methodical approach to managing workloads
  • The ability to prioritise competing deadlines and work efficiently under pressure
  • Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly intermediate to advanced Excel
  • Experience with IRIS and Xero accountancy software would be advantageous

  What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Friendly, supportive, and collaborative working environment
  • Full study support (where required)
  • Clear career progression opportunities
  • Flexible working hours
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Free on-site parking