Accounts Senior

Join a Top-50 Practice with big ambitions!

We are delighted to be working with one of the fastest-growing firms in the country, a dynamic Top-50 Practice that’s on track to break into the Top-30 within the next year.

Take on a pivotal role within the team, collaborating with clients across a range of industries. While your focus will be on statutory accounts, you will also assist with complex client queries and Tax computations and take a more holistic approach with your clients.

This firm places employee welfare at the heart of everything they do, offering clear career progression structures and a supportive work environment. Joining now puts you in an excellent position to build a long-term career, with realistic opportunities to achieve Partnership in the future.

Accounts Senior - Benefits

• 25 days core holiday, flexible bank holidays and additional holiday with service


• Tailored career progression plan


• Full study support


• Competitive salary which is regularly reviewed


• Enhanced pension


• Life assurance and health cash plan


• Retail discount scheme


• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice


• Hybrid and flexible working

Accounts Senior - About The Role

As an Accounts Senior, you will take a leading role in the preparation of statutory accounts and tax computations for a diverse client base across various industries. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your technical skills and build strong client relationships as you progress toward qualification. With clear progression pathways in place, you can expect excellent opportunities for career progression and development.

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and reviewing working papers, statutory accounts, and management accounts for sole traders, limited companies, and partnerships


• Producing and reviewing corporation tax computations with accuracy and attention to detail


• Handling diverse and challenging accounts assignments across various industries, working closely with seniors, managers, and partners as needed


• Utilising a range of accounting software, including CCH, Sage, and Xero, to meet client needs


• Cultivating strong, long-term relationships with clients through exceptional service


• Completing assignments to the highest standard, meeting deadlines, and adhering to budgets set by Directors


• Enhancing both technical expertise and commercial insight through practical application


• Efficiently managing your workload to deliver outstanding results and surpass client expectations


• Guiding, training, and supporting junior team members to aid their professional development


• Fostering strong working relationships with colleagues across the Practice, promoting teamwork and collaboration

The successful Accounts Senior will have/be:

• ACA or ACCA qualified


• At least 4 years’ UK practice experience


• Experience with Xero, Sage, Caseware and CCH would be an advantage


• Enjoy working with and helping to develop junior staff


• Strong communication skills


• SRA experience would be advantageous but not essential


• Ambition and drive to meet your full potential

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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