Accounts Senior

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.

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.