Senior Accountant - Hybrid, Career Growth & Manager Path

Howett-Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Limited; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Hybrid and flexible working

Dedicated career plan

Health care

Life assurance

Retail discounts

Job summary

Howett-Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Limited is seeking a Senior Accountant for an expanding accountancy practice in the Winchester area. This role suits a newly qualified accountant or a Senior Accountant approaching qualification, offering varied clients and the autonomy to introduce improvements.

You will develop your career with a firm investing in people, with a clear progression path to managerial roles, and a strong focus on professional development, supported by hybrid working and

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA qualified, or close to qualification.
• Solid UK accountancy practice experience with a varied client portfolio.
• Experience with Xero, Sage, CaseWare, and CCH is a bonus.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong Excel skills and quick to learn new software.
• Positive, proactive attitude and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors, acting as their main point of contact
• Preparing statutory accounts and finalising accounts under the supervision of your Line Manager
• Preparing corporation tax computations
• Supervising and reviewing the work of junior team members, providing support and training
• Spotting opportunities to improve processes and add real value for clients
• Keeping your technical knowledge sharp and up to date
• Building strong relationships across the firm and with clients
• Getting involved in pricing and new client quotes
• Continuing to develop through hands on training and support

Skills

ACCA/ACA qualified

UK accountancy experience

Communication skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Team player

Self-motivated

Ambitious

Education

ACCA/ACA near qualification

Tools

Xero

Sage

CaseWare

CCH

Job description

Howett-Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Limited is seeking a Senior Accountant for an expanding accountancy practice in the Winchester area. This role suits a newly qualified accountant or a Senior Accountant approaching qualification, offering varied clients and the autonomy to introduce improvements.

You will develop your career with a firm investing in people, with a clear progression path to managerial roles, and a strong focus on professional development, supported by hybrid working and