Are you an experienced and ambitious Accounts Senior looking for your next opportunity? Join a thriving and reputable accountancy practice based in Woking, where you’ll work with a diverse portfolio of clients and have the chance to make a real impact within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
The Role
As an Accounts Senior, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional accounting and business support services to clients across a wide range of sectors. This is a hands-on position, offering variety and opportunities for professional growth, with a focus on client satisfaction and technical excellence.
Responsibilities
- Preparation of statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and relevant accounting standards.
- Preparation of management accounts, budgets, and forecasts to support client decision-making.
- Reviewing and finalising VAT returns, including advising clients on compliance and deadlines.
- Assisting with corporation tax computations and liaising with the tax team on compliance matters.
- Acting as the primary contact for a portfolio of clients, building strong relationships and providing proactive advice.
- Supervising and mentoring junior staff, including reviewing their work and providing training and development support.
- Identifying and resolving accounting discrepancies and offering recommendations for process improvements.
- Liaising with external auditors where required and assisting with audit preparation.
About You
The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with a strong technical background in accountancy and a passion for delivering outstanding client service.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified, with significant experience working within an accountancy practice.
- Strong experience in preparing statutory and management accounts.
- Good working knowledge of VAT, corporation tax, and UK GAAP.
- Proficiency with accountancy software, such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and other cloud-based systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues.
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members.
Desirable Skills:
- Previous experience managing a client portfolio.
- Knowledge of audit processes and preparation.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Opportunity to work with a diverse and interesting client base.
- Ongoing professional development and support with further qualifications if required.
- A friendly, collaborative team environment in a modern office setting.
- Hybrid working options available after probationary period.