Accounts Senior

Focus Resourcing Limited; Henley-on-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Early finish Fridays or flexible hours

Study support

Pension scheme

Excellent holiday entitlement

Bonus potential

Training & progression

Onsite parking

Job summary

Focus Resourcing Limited is recruiting an Accounts Senior for a forward‑thinking accountancy practice that values flexibility, development and a strong benefits package. You will manage a varied client portfolio, take ownership of your workload and advance your career within a firm that genuinely invests in its people.

You will work closely with clients on year-end accounts, VAT returns and management accounts, with ongoing training, mentoring and clear opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification and at least part-qualified ACA or ACCA.
• Minimum two years’ experience in an accountancy practice.
• Solid knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102.
• Experience with accounting software such as CCH, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks or Alphatax.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Prepare corporation tax computations and returns.
• Undertake day-to-day bookkeeping and VAT returns across various schemes.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Liaise with clients to resolve queries and ensure accuracy of accounts data.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver excellent service.
• Support Managers on accounting assignments and ad-hoc projects.

Skills

Strong communication

UK GAAP knowledge

Excel

Word

Outlook

Education

AAT qualification

Part-qualified ACA or ACCA

Tools

CCH

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Alphatax

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking accountancy practice offering flexibility, career development and an attractive benefits package.

Are you an experienced Accounts Senior looking for your next step within practice? Would you like to work with a varied portfolio of clients, take ownership of your workload and develop your career within a firm that genuinely invests in its people?

We are working with an established accountancy practice looking to recruit an enthusiastic and capable Accounts Senior to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with clients, has a strong technical grounding and is keen to develop their skills further. You will work with a diverse range of businesses and industries, gaining exposure to varied accounting and taxation work, with ongoing training, mentoring and opportunities for career progression.

As Accounts Senior, you will manage a varied portfolio of accounting work, ensuring clients receive a professional, efficient and high-quality service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing year-end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Preparing corporation tax computations and returns.
• Undertaking day-to-day bookkeeping and preparing and submitting monthly and quarterly VAT returns across various VAT schemes.
• Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Liaising directly with clients to resolve queries and ensure accounts information is complete and accurate.
• Supporting, mentoring and developing junior members of the team.
• Building strong client relationships and delivering excellent customer service.
• Providing additional support to Managers on a variety of accounting assignments and ad-hoc projects.

We are looking for someone who is technically capable, commercially aware and enjoys working in a client-focused environment.

Ideally, you will have:

• AAT qualification and be at least part-qualified ACA or ACCA.
• A minimum of two years' experience working within an accountancy practice.
• A good working knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102.
• Experience with accounting software such as CCH, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks and Alphatax (advantageous but not essential).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive client relationships.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook.
• A proactive, hands-on approach, with the confidence to work independently as well as part of a team.
• A strong work ethic and a genuine desire to develop your career.

What's on Offer?

The firm recognises the importance of creating a positive working environment and offers an excellent package, including:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Flexible and hybrid working, including flexi-time and working from home.
• Early finish every Friday, with the office closing at 2.30pm.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Full study support, where required.
• Pension scheme.
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day per year post-qualification up to a maximum of 28 days.
• Access to a corporate rewards scheme.
• Quarterly team social events.
• Free onsite parking.
• Ongoing training, mentoring and genuine opportunities for career progression.