Senior Accountant

Hays Senior Finance; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

We're looking for a Senior Accountant to join this growing team at the Welwyn Garden City or Luton office.
In this client-facing role, you'll manage a portfolio of clients across a range of industries, delivering high-quality accounting, tax, and advisory services.

We're seeking someone with:

1. Strong technical expertise
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
3. The ability to work independently
4. A passion for mentoring and supporting junior team members

Key Responsibilities include:

1. Manage a portfolio of clients, acting as their main point of contact for accounting and tax matters.
2. Prepare and review year-end accounts, corporation tax returns, VAT returns, and management accounts.
3. Ensure all statutory deadlines are met for your client base.
4. Provide proactive advice and support to clients on accounting, tax planning, and general financial matters.
5. Review and oversee work prepared by junior staff, providing guidance and training where necessary.
6. Identify opportunities to improve client processes and efficiencies.
7. Maintain strong client relationships and contribute to client retention and growth.
8. Keep up to date with changes in tax and accounting legislation relevant to SME businesses.
9. Support partners and managers with ad-hoc advisory and project work.

Requirements:

1. ACCA, ACA, or equivalent qualified (or finalist with relevant experience).
2. At least 3-5 years of experience in an accountancy practice.
3. Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards and tax legislation.
4. Experience managing a client portfolio and delivering to deadlines.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Strong IT skills, including accounting software such as TaxCalc, Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and Excel.
7. A proactive and commercial mindset with attention to detail.

What they Offer:

1. Competitive salary based on experience.
2. Study support (if applicable) and CPD opportunities.
3. A supportive, team-oriented environment.
4. Clear progression path.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment and love building strong client relationships, we'd love to hear from you!

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.