Senior Accountant

Accountable Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Fully funded professional study

Company pension

Dress for your day policy

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Mental health support

Regular social events

Job summary

Accountable Recruitment is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a collaborative, ambitious Accounts team across the UK. You will manage a varied portfolio of clients and deliver commercially focused advice with exceptional service.

Working alongside experienced Managers and Directors, you'll build strong relationships with owner-managed businesses, prepare statutory accounts, and support junior staff. Hybrid and flexible working, plus study support and progression opportunities, await.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA part-qualified, nearly qualified or newly qualified.
• Experience in an accountancy practice.
• Experience working with owner-managed businesses.
• Strong accounts preparation experience.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing year-end statutory accounts for a broad portfolio of clients.
• Building strong, long-term relationships with owner-managed businesses.
• Advising clients on improving and streamlining their accounting processes.
• Preparing corporation tax computations
• Delivering an outstanding client experience through proactive communication.
• Supporting, mentoring and developing junior members of the team.

Skills

ACA/ACCA part-qualified

Experience in accountancy practice

Strong accounts preparation

Excellent communication

Education

ACA or ACCA part-qualified / newly qualified

Tools

CCH Accounting Software

Job description

People are at the heart of everything this firm does. As the business continues to grow across the UK, its biggest investment remains its people. You'll join a collaborative, ambitious team as a Senior Accountant where you'll be supported, challenged and encouraged to develop your career every step of the way.

This is an excellent opportunity for a practice-trained accountant looking to take the next step within a modern, forward-thinking firm that genuinely values progression, flexibility and client relationships.

Working alongside experienced Managers and Directors, you'll become a key member of the Accounts team, managing a varied portfolio of clients while delivering commercially focused advice and exceptional service.
You'll be responsible for:

Senior Accountant Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing year-end statutory accounts for a broad portfolio of clients.
• Building strong, long-term relationships with owner-managed businesses.
• Advising clients on improving and streamlining their accounting processes.
• Preparing corporation tax computations
• Delivering an outstanding client experience through proactive communication.
• Supporting, mentoring and developing junior members of the team.

You'll be someone who enjoys working closely with clients and wants to continue developing within a supportive and ambitious environment.
You'll ideally have:

Senior Accountant Attributes

• ACA or ACCA part-qualified, nearly qualified or newly qualified.
• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice.
• Experience working with owner-managed businesses.
• Strong accounts preparation experience.
• Good knowledge of accounting software (experience with CCH would be advantageous).
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• A proactive attitude and genuine desire to develop your career.

Senior Accountant Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Generous annual leave, plus your birthday off.
• Additional paid volunteering day.
• Fully funded professional study support.
• Tailored learning and career development programmes.
• Company pension.
• Dress for your day policy.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Mental health support.
• Regular social events and community activities.
• Clear opportunities for progression within a rapidly growing Top 40 firm.