Accounts Senior

Howett Thorpe; Wrecclesham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance at four times annual“}

Employee benefits portal offering cash

Training and professional development

Career progression within a growing

Job summary

Howett Thorpe in Farnham is seeking an Accounts Senior to join our established practice. The role covers statutory accounts, corporation tax and day-to-day client support across a range of sectors, with a varied workload and opportunities to grow as the firm expands.

You will deliver accurate accounts work, keep clients informed and help resolve queries, working with colleagues to ensure assignments progress smoothly and to a high standard.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years UK accountancy practice experience.
• ACA, ACCA or AAT qualification, or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of statutory accounts and corporation tax.
• Ability to interpret financial information and produce accurate work.
• Good organisation and attention to detail.
• Confidence communicating with clients and handling queries.
• The ability to manage deadlines and balance priorities.
• A dependable, proactive approach and a genuine interest in providing good client service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review statutory accounts for a range of business clients.
• Complete corporation tax computations and returns, ensuring relevant requirements are met.
• Review financial information and working papers, following up on discrepancies where necessary.
• Liaise with clients to obtain records, clarify figures and resolve accounting queries.
• Provide practical support on routine accounting matters and software-related questions.
• Manage your own workload and keep assignments on track against agreed deadlines.
• Assist with more involved client assignments and additional project work when required.
• Work alongside colleagues to maintain consistent standards and improve the quality of service provided.

Skills

Client communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Proactive approach

Education

ACA/ACCA/AAT

Job description

An established accountancy firm is looking to add an Accounts Senior to its team in Farnham. The role offers a varied workload across statutory accounts, corporation tax and day-to-day client support, working with businesses of different sizes and across a range of sectors.

You will take responsibility for delivering accurate accounts work, keeping clients informed and helping resolve queries as they arise. It's suited to someone with a solid practice background who enjoys a mix of technical work and client contact, with scope to develop further as the firm continues to grow.

Job Title: Accounts Senior

Job Type: Perm

Location: Farnham

Salary: £40 000

Reference no: 16152

Accounts Senior Benefits

• 23 days annual leave, increasing with service by up to five additional days
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance at four times annual salary
• Employee benefits portal offering cashback and discounts
• Training and professional development support
• Career progression within a growing accountancy firm

Accounts Senior About The Role

You will look after a varied range of accounts assignments, ensuring client records are translated into accurate financial statements and associated tax work. The role involves regular communication with clients, managing information requests and working with colleagues to keep assignments progressing smoothly. Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review statutory accounts for a range of business clients.
• Complete corporation tax computations and returns, ensuring relevant requirements are met.
• Review financial information and working papers, following up on discrepancies where necessary.
• Liaise with clients to obtain records, clarify figures and resolve accounting queries.
• Provide practical support on routine accounting matters and software-related questions.
• Manage your own workload and keep assignments on track against agreed deadlines.
• Assist with more involved client assignments and additional project work when required.
• Work alongside colleagues to maintain consistent standards and improve the quality of service provided.

The successful Accounts Senior will have

• A minimum of 3 years UK accountancy practice experience.
• ACA, ACCA or AAT qualification, or equivalent relevant experience.
• A sound understanding of statutory accounts and corporation tax.
• The ability to interpret financial information and produce accurate work.
• Good organisation and attention to detail.
• Confidence communicating with clients and handling queries professionally.
• The ability to manage deadlines and balance competing priorities.
• A dependable, proactive approach and a genuine interest in providing good client service.