Senior Accountant | Hybrid Work & Client Growth Focus

Verelogic Recruitment; Waterlooville; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (2 days WFH)

Training & development

Career progression

Collaborative team

Job summary

Verelogic Recruitment is seeking a Senior Accountant for a Waterlooville-based practice. You will manage a diverse client portfolio, prepare statutory accounts and tax returns, and mentor a small team. The role blends technical accounting with client advisory, tax planning, and CPD.

The position is full-time, office-based with two days from home, offering a competitive salary and opportunities for progression within a collaborative firm environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified with AAT/ATT/ACCA/ACA or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in an accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and tax returns.
• Experience handling Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies.
• Good knowledge of UK taxation.
• Experience using Xero, QuickBooks, Dext and/or FreeAgent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and submit statutory accounts and tax returns for Sole Traders, Partnerships, and Limited Companies.
• Manage your own client portfolio and provide high-standard service.
• Review work by junior team members and provide mentoring.
• Build strong client relationships through regular communication.
• Onboard new clients and support accounting/compliance transitions.
• Advise on tax planning and tax efficiency.
• Provide business advisory support: cash flow forecasting, budgeting, pricing.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Client communication

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Professional qualification (AAT/ATT/ACCA/ACA or equivalent)

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Dext

FreeAgent

Microsoft Office

Job description

Verelogic Recruitment is seeking a Senior Accountant for a Waterlooville-based practice. You will manage a diverse client portfolio, prepare statutory accounts and tax returns, and mentor a small team. The role blends technical accounting with client advisory, tax planning, and CPD.

The position is full-time, office-based with two days from home, offering a competitive salary and opportunities for progression within a collaborative firm environment.