Accounts Senior

Sheridan Maine - Accounting, Audit & Tax Recruitment; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after training

Parking on site

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Sheridan Maine - Accounting, Audit & Tax Recruitment is assisting a well‑established practice near Newbury in its search for an Accounts Senior / Part‑Qualified Accountant. You will join a friendly, supportive team with a varied client portfolio including accounts prep and tax work.

Key duties include accounts preparation, corporation tax and personal tax work, bookkeeping, VAT returns, reconciliations and year‑end accounts. Hybrid working is available after training.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice and accounts preparation.
• Exposure to corporation tax and personal tax.
• Proficient with bookkeeping and accounting software (Xero/FreeAgent/QuickBooks).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to 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 a range of clients.
• Complete VAT returns and other statutory submissions.
• Undertake bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Liaise with clients to resolve queries and provide high service levels.
• Support year‑end accounts and general practice accounting duties.
• Produce statutory accounts.

Skills

Client communication

Attention to detail

Organisation

Teamwork

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.