Senior Accountant

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Accountant to join our growing team. This role will involve managing a portfolio of clients and delivering high-quality accounts and related services, while supporting junior team members as required.

You will work closely with Managers and Partners to ensure assignments are completed accurately, efficiently and to a high professional standard. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge, excellent organisational skills and the confidence to deal directly with clients in a professional and approachable manner.

The Role:

• Managing a portfolio of clients including limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts in accordance with UK GAAP and FRS 102/FRS 105.
• Preparing management accounts where required.
• Reviewing bookkeeping work and assisting junior team members with technical queries.
• Acting as a day-to-day point of contact for clients and responding to queries in a timely manner.
• Reviewing VAT returns and supporting corporation tax compliance processes.
• Ensuring assignments are completed accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Maintaining up-to-date technical knowledge and ensuring compliance with current accounting standards.
• Assisting with ad-hoc assignments and projects as required.

To be considered, you will need:

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or qualified by experience).
• Proven experience within an accountancy practice environment.
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards.
• Experience reviewing accounts preparation work.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office, including Excel.
• Experience in the medical sector would be advantageous but not essential.

Job benefits:

• Supportive team environment that values professional growth and career progression.
• A dedicated wellbeing team, providing support, initiatives, and resources to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including:
-Company pension scheme
-Company health cash plan
-Free on-site parking
-Fully funded professional qualifications and CPD courses
• Access to a staff benefits platform, offering health and wellbeing support plus exclusive retail discounts.