Senior Accountant

Howett-Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Limited; Alton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Hybrid working

Relaxed environment

Development opportunities

Job summary

Howett-Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Limited is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage a varied client portfolio and work across accounts, tax and advisory areas. You will have direct access to Partners, take on increasing responsibility and help shape service delivery within a small team.

The role offers hybrid and flexible working in a collaborative, client-facing environment with opportunities for development and progression.

Qualifications

• Qualified or nearing qualification with ACA/ACCA in UK practice.
• Experience managing a varied client portfolio within a small firm.
• Strong accounts knowledge and tax exposure a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients with autonomy and partner access.
• Prepare statutory and year-end accounts for clients.
• Compute corporation tax and assist personal tax work.
• Produce management information for clients and partners.
• Support junior team members and improve processes.

Skills

ACA/ACCA

Client portfolio

UK practice

Excel proficient

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA nearing

Tools

Excel

Job description

An independent accountancy firm is looking to add an experienced Senior Accountant to its growing team. This is a varied role within a smaller practice, offering the chance to work closely with clients and Partners rather than being restricted to one area of accounts.

Alongside your core accounts responsibilities, there will be opportunities to gain exposure to tax, management accounting and wider advisory work. The firm has a relaxed and approachable working environment, making this a good fit for someone who enjoys variety, client contact and having a greater say in how they work.

Senior Accountant - Benefits

• 25 days' holiday
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Relaxed and supportive working environment
• Opportunities for ongoing development and progression

Senior Accountant - About The Role

The role will involve managing a portfolio of clients while getting involved across a broad range of work. You will have plenty of autonomy, with direct access to the Partners and the opportunity to take on additional responsibility as your experience develops. Key responsibilities:

• Managing a varied portfolio of clients
• Preparing statutory accounts and year-end accounts
• Preparing corporation tax computations and supporting personal tax work
• Producing management accounts and financial information for clients
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients
• Reviewing work and supporting more junior members of the team
• Helping clients with day-to-day accounting queries
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and the service provided
• Working closely with the Partners on more complex assignments
• Building your knowledge across accounts, tax and advisory services

The successful Senior Accountant will have:

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or nearing qualification
• Previous UK accountancy practice experience
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients
• Strong accounts knowledge
• Good understanding of corporation tax, with personal tax exposure advantageous
• An interest in developing management accounting skills
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident using Excel and able to pick up new software
• A proactive and hands-on approach
• Comfortable working independently within a small team
• Keen to develop their career and broaden their experience