Accounts Senior

ACCA Careers; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

ACCA Careers is assisting a well established independent accountancy firm near Guildford to recruit an Accounts Senior. You will manage a portfolio of accounts and tax clients, prepare financial statements and statutory accounts, ensure deadlines are met, and effectively address client queries.

You will support the tax team with basic tax compliance, assist clients with bookkeeping and VAT returns, monitor and review junior staff, and maintain strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification
• 2–5 years post-qualified experience
• Experience in a small/medium accountancy practice
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and financial reporting
• Experience in preparing accounts and managing client relationships
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and statutory accounts for clients.
• Manage a portfolio of accounts and tax clients, ensuring deadlines and queries are handled.
• Support tax team with basic tax compliance.
• Assist clients with bookkeeping and VAT returns as needed.
• Monitor and review junior team members’ work and provide guidance.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and act as main point of contact for financial queries.
• Keep up-to-date with changes in accounting standards and regulations.

Education

ACA

ACCA

Tools

Strong accounting software knowledge

Job description

Our client near Guildford is a well established, independent accountancy firm. They are keen to recruit an Accounts Senior to manage a portfolio of accounts and tax clients.

Client Details

Our client is a well established accountancy practice based close to Guildford. They are a close knit team and are looking to add an experienced and qualified Accounts Senior to their ranks.

Description

• Prepare financial statements and statutory accounts for clients.
• Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring deadlines are met and queries are resolved.
• Support tax team with basic tax compliance.
• Support clients with bookkeeping and VAT returns as needed.
• Monitor and review the work of junior team members, offering guidance and support.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as their main point of contact for financial queries.
• Keep up-to-date with changes in accounting standards and regulations.

Profile

• A professional qualification in accounting (ACA, ACCA).
• 2-5 years post qualified experience.
• From a small-medium sized accountancy practice background.
• Strong knowledge of accounting software and financial reporting standards.
• Experience in preparing accounts and managing client relationships.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines effectively.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £50,000 to £60,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Opportunities to work with a variety of clients.
• Hybrid working.