Accounts Senior

RD Financial Recruitment; Henley-on-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Early Friday finish (office closes 2:

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme

23 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Corporate reward scheme

Quarterly social events

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Verallo is seeking an Accounts Senior to join our growing practice in Henley-on-Thames. You will manage a varied portfolio including year-end accounts, corporation tax, bookkeeping, VAT and management accounts while building strong client relationships.

You will mentor junior team members, deliver excellent service, and work in a flexible hybrid setup with potential for development and study support.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification with part-qualified ACA/ACCA.
• Minimum two years' experience in an accountancy practice.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102.
• Experience with accounting software (CCH, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks or Alphatax).
• Strong client relationship building and communication.
• Organised, able to manage deadlines and detail-oriented.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Team player who can also work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of year-end accounts, corporate tax, bookkeeping, VAT and management accounts.
• Prepare corporation tax computations and returns.
• Complete daily bookkeeping and VAT returns.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Liaise with clients to resolve queries and ensure timely delivery.
• Support the development and training of junior team members.
• Deliver excellent client service and contribute to a high-performing team.

Skills

Client relationships

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Team orientation

Independent worker

Education

AAT qualification with ACA/ACCA part-qualification

Tools

CCH

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Alphatax

Job description

Accounts Senior

Henley-On-Thames £50k-£60k Permanent Hybrid Working Available

Are you an experienced practice accountant looking for a role where you can take ownership of client work, build relationships and support the development of junior team members?

Verallo is an established and growing accountancy and tax advisory firm, working with a varied client base including SMEs, high-net-worth individuals and multinational businesses.

They are looking for an Accounts Senior to join their team, working closely with clients to provide accounting and tax support while becoming a trusted part of their business.

The Role

You’ll manage a varied portfolio of accounting work, covering year-end accounts, corporation tax, bookkeeping, VAT and management accounts. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop client relationships and support more junior members of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
• Preparing corporation tax computations and returns
• Completing daily bookkeeping and preparing and filing monthly and quarterly VAT returns
• Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Liaising with clients to resolve queries and ensure work is completed
• Supporting the development and training of junior team members
• Delivering excellent client service
• Providing ad-hoc support to Managers

About You

• AAT qualified and at least part-qualified ACA or ACCA
• Minimum of two years' experience working in an accountancy practice
• Working knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102
• Good knowledge of accounting systems; experience with CCH, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks or Alphatax would be beneficial
• Confident building and maintaining client relationships
• Organised, diligent and able to manage competing deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and good communication skills
• Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook
• A proactive team player who can also work independently

The Offer

• £50k-£60k dependent on experience
• Flexible and hybrid working, including flexitime and working from home
• Early finish every Friday, with the office closing at 2.30pm
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Full study support, if required
• Pension scheme
• 23 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing by one day per year post-qualified up to a maximum of 28 days
• Corporate reward scheme
• Quarterly social events
• Free on-site parking