Senior Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group; Whiteley; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Flexible hybrid working

Career progression

Inclusive team

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a forward‑thinking firm of accountants in Whiteley, Hampshire. You will oversee statutory accounts, mentor junior staff, and deliver high‑quality advisory support to clients while ensuring deadlines are met.

The role offers flexible hybrid working, ongoing professional development, study support, and clear pathways for career progression within a growing organisation.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified or equivalent (ACA, ACCA or similar).
• Solid experience in accounting and statutory reporting.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Proven leadership skills with ability to mentor and develop junior staff.
• Excellent communication, organisational, problem‑solving, and detail‑oriented skills with a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and review of statutory accounts for diverse clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance and meeting deadlines.
• Provide guidance, training and support to junior team members, reviewing and providing feedback for their development.
• Engage with clients to understand their needs and deliver high‑quality advisory services.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance departmental efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work closely with Managers to ensure completion of deadlines and client service levels are met.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Organisation

Problem-solving

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Senior Accountant

Join a forward‑thinking, growing firm of accountants, based in Whiteley, Hampshire, and work within a collaborative culture that values continuous development and excellence. The role offers flexibility and ongoing professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and review of statutory accounts for diverse clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance and meeting deadlines.
• Provide guidance, training and support to junior team members, reviewing and providing feedback for their development.
• Engage with clients to understand their needs and deliver high‑quality advisory services.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance departmental efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work closely with Managers to ensure completion of deadlines and client service levels are met.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified or equivalent (ACA, ACCA or similar).
• Solid experience in accounting and statutory reporting.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Proven leadership skills with ability to mentor and develop junior staff.
• Excellent communication, organisational, problem‑solving, and detail‑oriented skills with a proactive mindset.

Benefits

• Study support to assist ongoing professional development.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements to promote work‑life balance.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation.
• Friendly and inclusive team environment.
• Salary commensurate with experience.

Equal Opportunity: This role is open to all applicants and the firm does not discriminate on any protected characteristics.