Senior Accountant

Hampshire Source: WhatJobs

£40,000–£50,000

An established independent accountancy firm in Alton is looking for a Senior Accountant to join its close-knit team. With a varied client base and direct access to the Partners, this is a role where you can take ownership of your work and build experience across more than just year-end accounts.

The position offers scope to broaden your knowledge across tax and management accounting, while working in a relaxed environment where you will have plenty of client contact and the freedom to manage your own workload. It would suit an experienced practice accountant looking for a role with variety and the chance to continue developing.

Job Title : Senior Accountant

Job Type : Perm

Location : Alton

Salary : £40,000 - £50,000

Reference no : 16078

Senior Accountant – Benefits

25 days' holiday
Hybrid and flexible working
Relaxed and supportive working environment
Ongoing training and development
Opportunities for career progression

Senior Accountant – About The Role

You will work with a diverse range of clients, taking responsibility for their accounts while also getting involved in other areas of the practice. The Partners are closely involved in the business, so you will have regular exposure to senior decision makers and plenty of opportunity to develop your skills through hands-on experience.

The role is particularly suited to someone who enjoys variety and wants to expand their experience beyond traditional accounts preparation. Key responsibilities:

Take responsibility for a portfolio of clients
Prepare year-end and statutory accounts
Complete corporation tax computations
Assist with personal tax work where required
Prepare management accounts and financial reports
Deal directly with clients and respond to accounting queries
Review work and provide support to junior colleagues
Work alongside the Partners on more complex client requirements
Look for ways to improve processes and the service offered to clients
Develop broader knowledge across accounts, tax and advisory work

The successful Senior Accountant will have:

ACA or ACCA qualified, or approaching qualification
Previous experience in a UK accountancy practice
Experience managing or working with a portfolio of clients
Strong technical accounts knowledge
Good corporation tax knowledge, with personal tax experience beneficial
An interest in developing further management accounting experience
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Good attention to detail and organisational ability
Confident Excel skills and the ability to learn new systems
A practical, hands-on approach to your work
Comfortable working autonomously within a smaller team
Ambition to develop and broaden your experience

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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