Senior Accountant / Accounts Senior : Accountancy Practice

Do you have experience working in an accountancy practice? This could be a good opportunity for you! An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Accountant / Accounts Senior to join an accountancy practice providing accounting, bookkeeping and payroll services to small businesses. As a Senior Accountant / Accounts Senior, you will manage a portfolio of clients while overseeing technical work, supporting colleagues and providing accounting and tax advice. This is an office-based, full-time role based in Waterlooville, with 2 days' work from home, offering a salary range of £44,000 - £50,000 for a 36.5-hour working week, plus benefits. You will be responsible for: ? Prepare and submit accounts and tax returns for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. ? Lead, train and mentor the accountancy team, reviewing work and providing technical guidance. ? Manage client relationships, onboarding, communications and record keeping. ? Assess clients' tax positions and provide tax planning advice. ? Advise clients on cash flow, budgets, pricing and tax efficiency. ? Prepare and review bookkeeping, VAT returns, CIS and statutory records. ? Liaise with HMRC, conduct client meetings, deliver training and maintain CPD requirements. ? Perform other duties as required. What we are looking for: ? Approx 5 years experience working within accountancy practice, managing a varied client portfolio and delivering client work. ? Full membership of a recognised professional accountancy body, such as AAT, ATT, ACA or ACCA. ? Ability to prepare, review and check accounts and tax returns to review stage for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. ? Practical experience using Xero, DEXT and FreeAgent for client work. ? Understanding of accounting and taxation principles. ? Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. The candidates from the following background will be considered: ? Senior Accountant, Accounts Senior, Senior Pract