Accounts Senior

Are you an experienced Accounts Senior looking to take the next step in your career with a growing and forward-thinking accountancy practice?

We're looking for an Accounts Senior Associate to join a collaborative accounts team, working with a diverse portfolio of clients across a wide range of sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical accounting expertise with client relationship management, advisory work and mentoring junior colleagues.

If you're looking for greater responsibility, varied work and genuine opportunities for career progression, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As an Accounts Senior Associate, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality accounting and advisory services while supporting managers with the day-to-day running of client portfolios.

Responsibilities include:

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• Preparing and reviewing year-end financial statements for a broad range of clients.
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• Managing your own portfolio of businesses, partnerships, trusts and other organisations.
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• Supporting managers with the planning and delivery of client work, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are achieved.
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• Taking ownership of a variety of advisory and project-based assignments.
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• Reviewing work completed by junior team members, providing guidance and technical support.
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• Assisting clients with bookkeeping, VAT and cloud accounting software queries.
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• Building strong, long-term client relationships and acting as a trusted point of contact.
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• Supporting work planning, scheduling and the efficient delivery of client assignments.
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• Assisting with billing and financial management of client work.
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• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider business to deliver joined-up client solutions.
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• Mentoring and developing junior members of the team through coaching and knowledge sharing.
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About You

We're looking for someone who has:

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• ACA, ACCA, ICAS or AAT qualification, or equivalent practical experience.
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• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice.
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• Experience preparing accounts for a range of business entities.
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• Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience reviewing work where appropriate.
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• Good understanding of bookkeeping and VAT.
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• Experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage would be advantageous.
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• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
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• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
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• The ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise competing workloads.
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• A proactive, collaborative approach with a passion for delivering outstanding client service.
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What's on Offer

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• Competitive salary with an excellent benefits package.
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• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
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• A varied and interesting portfolio of clients across multiple sectors.
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• Exposure to both compliance and advisory work.
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• Genuine opportunities for career progression and increased responsibility.
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• Ongoing investment in professional development and technical training.
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• A supportive, collaborative and inclusive working environment where your contribution is recognised.
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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Senior, Senior Associate or Practice Accountant looking to broaden their experience, take on greater responsibility and continue developing their career within a progressive and people-focused accountancy practice.