Accounts Senior

Venture Recruitment Partners; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Life assurance

On-site parking

Career progression

Job summary

Venture Recruitment Partners is seeking an ambitious Accounts Senior to join a growing accounts team at a popular Top 20 firm in Portsmouth. You will deliver high-quality accounts preparation and tax computations for a diverse client portfolio, while collaborating with senior staff and clients to ensure financial statements are prepared and finalised to the highest standards.

The role requires ACA/ACCA qualification, strong technical knowledge including FRS 102, and proficiency with IRIS and

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification (part-qualified considered).
• Recent experience in an accountancy practice.
• Strong technical knowledge including FRS 102.
• Experience mentoring trainees is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and finalise accounts and tax computations for varied clients.
• Ensure compliance with FRS 102 and relevant standards.
• Support review processes and assist finalisation of financial statements.
• Build strong client relationships and manage deadlines.

Skills

Communication skills

Excel

Mentoring

Time management

Client engagement

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

IRIS

Xero

MS Office

Job description

Accounts Senior

I am recruiting for an ambitious and experienced Accounts Senior to join a growing Accounts team at a popular Top 20 firm.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated accounting professional to play a key role in delivering high-quality accounts preparation and tax computation services to a diverse client portfolio. You'll work closely with senior staff and clients, helping to ensure financial statements are prepared, reviewed, and finalised to the highest professional standards.

The Role

• Prepare, review, and finalise accounts and tax computations for a varied client portfolio
• Ensure all accounts preparation work complies with relevant accounting standards, including FRS 102
• Support the review process and assist in the finalisation of financial statements
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and senior members of the team
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and add value for clients
• Support, mentor, and review the work of trainees and junior team members where appropriate
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines effectively while maintaining exceptional quality standards

About You

• ACA or ACCA qualification (part-qualified candidates will also be considered)
• Recent experience working within an accountancy practice environment
• Strong technical knowledge, including proficiency in FRS 102
• Experience reviewing work and mentoring trainees (desirable but not essential)
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with clients and senior stakeholders
• well-organised, methodical approach to managing workloads
• The ability to prioritise competing deadlines and work efficiently under pressure
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly intermediate to advanced Excel
• Experience with IRIS and Xero accountancy software would be advantageous

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Friendly, supportive, and collaborative working environment
• Full study support (where required)
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Flexible working hours
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Free on-site parking