Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 50,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Eastleigh Hampshire
- Date: 14 hours ago
Description:
A leading national accountancy firm is looking to strengthen its team with the appointment of a Senior Accountant. This is an opportunity to join a well-resourced practice with an impressive client base, established training programmes and genuine scope to build a long-term career.
You will take responsibility for a varied portfolio while working alongside experienced professionals across the firm. With structured development and clear opportunities to progress, this role would suit a qualified accountant or someone approaching qualification who is ready to take their career to the next level.
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Job Type: Perm
Location: Eastleigh
Salary: £45,000 – 50,000
Reference no: 16143
Senior Accountant – Benefits
25 days holiday
Hybrid and flexible working
Dedicated career plan and clear pathways to managerial positions and beyond
Health care
Life assurance
Retail discounts
Senior Accountant – About The Role
You will have ownership of your own client portfolio, working with businesses across a range of sectors and supporting them with their accounting and tax requirements. Alongside your own portfolio, you will have opportunities to support more junior colleagues and become increasingly involved in the wider team. Key responsibilities:
Managing a varied portfolio of clients and acting as a key point of contact
Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts
Preparing corporation tax computations
Supporting and reviewing the work of junior team members
Building strong, long-term relationships with clients
Assisting with pricing, proposals and new business opportunities
Identifying improvements to processes and ways to enhance the client experience
Keeping up to date with relevant accounting and tax developments
Working closely with colleagues across the wider firm
Taking part in ongoing training and professional development
The successful Senior Accountant will have:
ACA or ACCA qualified, or nearing qualification
Previous experience within a UK accountancy practice
Experience managing a varied portfolio of clients
Strong accounts and corporation tax knowledge
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Strong attention to detail
Good Excel skills and confidence using new systems
Experience with Xero, Sage, CaseWare or CCH would be advantageous
A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership
Strong team-working skills
Genuine ambition to progress within a leading accountancy firm
Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.
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