Senior Accountant

Insite Group; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Early finish Fridays

Discretionary annual bonus

Study support

Pension scheme

23 days annual leave + bank holidays (

Corporate rewards

Social events

Free on-site parking

Career progression

Job summary

Insite Group is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior to take ownership of client work across accounts, tax, bookkeeping and management reporting. Based in Hertfordshire, the role offers hybrid working, flexible hours and a strong commitment to professional development.

You will work with a varied portfolio, build client relationships, support junior staff and collaborate with managers to deliver high-quality assignments.

Qualifications

• You'll ideally be AAT qualified and part-qualified ACA or ACCA, with at least two years' experience within an accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102 and the ability to prepare statutory accounts.
• Experience with VAT and practical bookkeeping, plus client liaison and management reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Produce corporation tax computations and returns.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Manage bookkeeping requirements and VAT returns across schemes.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients; respond to accounting queries.
• Support and mentor junior colleagues; assist managers with ad-hoc work.
• Ensure high standards of client service and timely delivery.
• Handle multiple deadlines with independence.

Skills

UK GAAP knowledge

Statutory accounts

VAT & bookkeeping

Client relationship management

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualified

ACCA/ACA – part qualified

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

CCH

Alphatax

Job description

Are you an experienced practice accountant looking for a role where you can take real ownership of your work, build strong client relationships and continue progressing professionally? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing accountancy business offering exposure to a varied portfolio, supportive leadership and genuine career development.

The Opportunity

Accounts Senior

As an Accounts Senior, you'll work closely with a diverse range of clients, taking responsibility for accounts, tax, bookkeeping and management reporting while acting as a trusted point of contact. You'll have the opportunity to broaden your technical experience, support junior colleagues and work alongside experienced managers on a variety of assignments. Based in Hertfordshire, this role offers a strong balance of autonomy and collaboration, with hybrid working, flexible hours and a clear commitment to professional development.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing year-end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
• Producing corporation tax computations and returns
• Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Managing bookkeeping requirements and preparing VAT returns across different schemes
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with clients
• Responding to accounting and tax queries and ensuring assignments are completed accurately and on time
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team
• Assisting managers with ad-hoc client work and wider assignments
• Maintaining consistently high standards of client service
• Managing multiple deadlines while working with a high degree of independence

What We're Looking For

You’ll ideally be AAT qualified and part-qualified ACA or ACCA, with at least two years' experience within an accountancy practice. The successful candidate is likely to have:

• Good knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102
• Strong statutory accounts and corporation tax experience
• Practical bookkeeping and VAT experience
• Confidence dealing directly with clients and developing long-term relationships
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Strong Excel, Word and Outlook skills
• Experience using accounting software such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, CCH or Alphatax would be advantageous
• A proactive approach and the ability to work effectively under pressure
• A strong team ethic with the confidence to take ownership of your workload
• An interest in supporting and developing more junior colleagues

What's On Offer

• £40,000 - £50,000 salary, depending on experience and qualifications
• Hybrid working with flexible hours and home-working options
• Early finish at 2.30pm every Friday
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Full study support where required
• Pension scheme
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with post-qualification service up to 28 days
• Corporate rewards and benefits scheme
• Regular social events
• Free on-site parking
• Clear opportunities for progression and continued professional development