Are you an experienced practice professional looking to join a modern, growing accountancy firm that genuinely values its people? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and forward-thinking practice that combines traditional client service values with a progressive approach to accountancy and business advisory.
Working with an impressive portfolio of owner-managed businesses, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional client service while leading and developing a team of accountants. With continued growth and investment in both technology and people, this is an ideal opportunity for someone seeking a long-term career move within a supportive and collaborative environment.
What will the Senior Accountant role involve?
- Preparing, sending and submitting accounts and tax returns for a portfolio of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
- Providing training, mentorship and technical guidance to the accounting team and wider business where appropriate
- Checking and reviewing accounting and taxation work produced by the team, offering constructive feedback and support
- Communicating with clients by phone, email, social media and in person, including chasing records where needed
- Onboarding new clients into the portfolio, including initial bookkeeping and compliance handovers to the relevant department
- Assessing and advising clients on their tax position, including tax efficiency and planning opportunities
- Reviewing and advising clients on advisory areas such as cashflow, budgets and pricing, with further training provided on advisory systems
- Completing, reviewing and preparing bookkeeping, VAT returns and CIS where required
- Preparing and delivering year-end client meetings and client fee reviews
- Maintaining electronic filing of books and records, alongside client administration and records management
- Acting as liaison between clients and HM Revenue & Customs to deal with and resolve queries
- Managing ongoing professional development and learning, including any relevant CPD required by a professional body
- Ensuring HMRC and Companies House statutory information is accurate and up to date
Suitable Candidate for the Senior Accountant vacancy:
- Full membership of a chartered professional body, such as AAT, ATT, ACCA or equivalent
- Extensive practice experience, overseeing a broad client base and delivering work directly in a dynamic environment
- Strong experience preparing, reviewing and checking accounts and tax returns for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
- Experience working with client records and systems including Xero, QuickBooks, Dext and FreeAgent
- Sound understanding and working knowledge of tax, with the confidence to advise clients and make practical recommendations
- Strong Microsoft Word and Excel capability
- Excellent time management, with the ability to work to tight deadlines and respond to emerging priorities without compromising attention to detail
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information in a straightforward and helpful way
- Curious, proactive and comfortable seeking information from colleagues and clients to support seamless service delivery
- Friendly, professional and customer-focused, with a commitment to continued learning and professional development
Additional benefits and information for the role of Senior Accountant:
- Salary of £44,000 – £50,000 depending on experience
- Permanent, full-time position working 36.5 hours per week
- Office-based role in Waterlooville, with 1 day working from home available
- Opportunity to join a growing, commercially focused accountancy practice with a supportive team culture
- Chance to work with a varied portfolio of inspiring small business clients
- Ongoing professional development, learning and relevant CPD support
- Exposure to advisory work, including cashflow, budgeting, pricing and tax planning
- Modern accounting systems and technology-led working environment
CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn t discriminate on any protected characteristics.
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