Accounts Senior

Howett Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Howett Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Ltd is seeking an Accounts Senior to join a growing accountancy practice. The role involves preparing and reviewing accounts for a diverse client base, with the chance to move beyond compliance into advisory work.

You will work closely with clients to understand their businesses, provide guidance, and develop more complex accounts under FRS 102. This is a full‑time role in a growing firm.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or nearing qualification.
• Experience in UK accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing and reviewing accounts under FRS 102.
• Experience reviewing work by junior team members.
• Experience preparing corporation tax computations.
• Strong client relationship and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing statutory and year-end accounts prepared by junior team members.
• Preparing more complex accounts under FRS 102, including group accounts.
• Reviewing working papers and providing guidance to junior team members.
• Preparing draft corporation tax computations.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients.
• Advising clients on accounting matters and supporting wider requirements.
• Working closely with Managers and Partners on complex assignments.

Skills

UK accountancy practice experience

FRS 102 experience

Client relationship skills

CCH software

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification or nearing

Tools

CCH

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join a growing accountancy practice at a key stage of its development. Having recently opened a new office, the firm is expanding its team and looking for an experienced Accounts Senior to join its growing team.

This is a varied role offering responsibility for a diverse portfolio of clients, including groups, with the opportunity to work closely with clients and develop beyond the preparation of accounts into a more advisory-focused position.

Accounts Senior – About The Role

Working with a varied portfolio of clients, including groups, you will take responsibility for preparing and reviewing accounts while developing strong relationships with the businesses you work with.

The role goes beyond simply producing accounts. You will work closely with clients to understand their businesses, answer queries, provide guidance and identify opportunities to add value. As you develop, you will take increasing responsibility for more complex accounts and the review of work completed by junior team members. Key responsibilities:

• Reviewing statutory and year-end accounts prepared by junior team members
• Preparing more complex accounts in accordance with FRS 102, including group accounts
• Reviewing working papers and providing guidance to junior team members
• Preparing draft corporation tax computations
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients
• Advising clients on accounting matters and supporting their wider requirements
• Working closely with Managers and Partners on complex assignments

The successful Accounts Senior will have:

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or nearing qualification
• Previous UK accountancy practice experience
• Strong experience preparing and reviewing accounts under FRS 102
• Experience reviewing work completed by junior team members
• Experience preparing corporation tax computations
• Strong technical accounts knowledge
• Experience working with a varied portfolio of clients
• Exposure to group accounts would be advantageous
• Experience with deferred tax would be beneficial
• Strong client relationship and communication skills
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident using accountancy software, ideally including CCH
• A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership
• An interest in providing advice and adding value beyond compliance work
• Keen to develop their career within a growing practice