Accounts Senior

Sheridan Maine London; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Maine London is supporting a well-established practice near Newbury in their search for an Accounts Senior / Part-Qualified Accountant. You will manage a varied portfolio, assist with accounts preparation and tax work, and contribute to quality client service.

Hybrid working options are available after training. The role requires prior experience in an accountancy practice and progress towards ACCA/AAT, with strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in accountancy practice and accounts preparation.
• Exposure to corporation tax and personal tax.
• AAT qualified or ACCA in progress.
• Good working knowledge of bookkeeping with Xero/FreeAgent/QuickBooks.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Confident communicating with clients and working as part of a team.
• Able to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for a range of business clients.
• Prepare and submit corporation tax returns.
• Support with personal tax and self-assessment work.
• Manage bookkeeping for clients.
• Prepare VAT returns and other filings.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Liaise with clients to resolve queries and provide high service levels.
• Assist with year-end accounts and general practice duties.
• Produce statutory accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

AAT qualified or ACCA in progress

Tools

Xero

FreeAgent

QuickBooks

Job description

An excellent opportunity has become available for an Accounts Senior / Part-Qualified Accountant to join a well-established and reputable accountancy practice near Newbury. Working within a friendly and supportive team, the role will involve managing a varied portfolio of clients and supporting with accounts preparation and tax work.

Duties will include:

• Preparing accounts for a range of business clients


• Preparing and submitting corporation tax returns


• Supporting with personal tax and self-assessment work


• Managing bookkeeping for a range of clients


• Completing VAT returns and other statutory submissions


• Undertaking bank and balance sheet reconciliations


• Liaising with clients to resolve queries and provide a high level of service


• Supporting with year-end accounts and general practice accounting duties


• Statutory accounts production

To be considered for this role, you will have the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience within an accountancy practice and accounts preparation


• Exposure to corporation tax and personal tax


• AAT qualified or currently studying towards ACCA


• Good working knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting systems, ideally including Xero, FreeAgent or QuickBooks


• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills


• Confident communicating with clients and working as part of a team


• Able to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines

The company offers a supportive working environment, excellent opportunities for professional development and a competitive benefits package. The offices are accessible by public transport and there is parking on site. Hybrid working options are available after training.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.