Full job descriptionAccounts Senior
Are you an experienced practice accountant looking for a role where you can take real ownership of your work, build strong client relationships and continue progressing professionally? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing accountancy business offering exposure to a varied portfolio, supportive leadership and genuine career development.
The Opportunity
As an Accounts Senior, you’ll work closely with a diverse range of clients, taking responsibility for accounts, tax, bookkeeping and management reporting while acting as a trusted point of contact. You’ll have the opportunity to broaden your technical experience, support junior colleagues and work alongside experienced managers on a variety of assignments.
Based in Hertfordshire, this role offers a strong balance of autonomy and collaboration, with hybrid working, flexible hours and a clear commitment to professional development.
What You’ll Be Doing*Preparing year-end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
*Producing corporation tax computations and returns
*Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts
*Managing bookkeeping requirements and preparing VAT returns across different schemes
*Building and maintaining effective relationships with clients
*Responding to accounting and tax queries and ensuring assignments are completed accurately and on time
*Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team
*Assisting managers with ad-hoc client work and wider assignments
*Maintaining consistently high standards of client service
*Managing multiple deadlines while working with a high degree of independence
What We’re Looking For
You’ll ideally be AAT qualified and part-qualified ACA or ACCA, with at least two years’ experience within an accountancy practice.
The successful candidate is likely to have:
*Good knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102
*Strong statutory accounts and corporation tax experience
*Practical bookkeeping and VAT experience
*Confidence dealing directly with clients and developing long-term relationships
*Excellent organisation and attention to detail
*Strong Excel, Word and Outlook skills
*Experience using accounting software such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, CCH or Alphatax would be advantageous
*A proactive approach and the ability to work effectively under pressure
*A strong team ethic with the confidence to take ownership of your workload
*An interest in supporting and developing more junior colleagues
What’s On Offer*£40,000 - £50,000 salary, depending on experience and qualifications
*Hybrid working with flexible hours and home-working options
*Early finish at 2.30pm every Friday
*Discretionary annual bonus
*Full study support where required
*Pension scheme
*23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with post-qualification service up to 28 days
*Corporate rewards and benefits scheme
*Regular social events
*Free on-site parking
*Clear opportunities for progression and continued professional development