Senior Accountant

Job Description Accounts 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

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