Senior Accountant

Are you looking for a role where you'll have the chance to make a real impact by driving client success and contributing to the growth of our firm?  Would you like to work closely with a supportive team and take ownership of your projects, all while developing your skills and advancing your career?  If you're ready to step up and grow with us, we want to hear from you! 

We're a fast-growing, ambitious practice with a strong reputation for delivering results that truly make a difference to our clients. Our diverse and interesting client base ranges from dynamic start-ups to well-established businesses, allowing you to work on a wide variety of projects that will challenge and inspire you. We are committed to consistently achieving exceptional outcomes for our clients, which has cemented our place as a trusted partner for businesses across multiple sectors.

Our team is young, driven, and hard-working, and we believe in an open and transparent management style that fosters collaboration and growth. We are passionate about empowering our staff to build not only their technical accountancy knowledge but also to develop impactful business skills that can drive meaningful change in their lives. This is the perfect place for someone ready to push boundaries, take on new challenges, and fast-track their accounting career in a supportive yet high-performing environment.

The role

As a Senior Accountant, you'll be a key player in a high-performing team, handling a diverse range of tasks that will keep you engaged and continually growing. You'll be working closely with a set client base of like-minded, driven entrepreneurs who share your ambition for success. But your role doesn't stop at the numbers-you'll play a crucial part in the very heart of your clients' businesses. You'll be expected to immerse yourself in their operations, taking a genuine interest in their goals and challenges, and actively helping to nurture their growth and profitability.

This position is ideal for someone with aspirations beyond the typical accountant. You're not just looking for a job, but an opportunity to help grow businesses, including our own. If you're eager to learn, improve, and push yourself, this is the role where you can truly make an impact. You'll be supported and challenged in equal measure, with the chance to play a part in shaping the future of both your career and the firm.

What's on Offer:

• A starting salary of £40 - £50K per annum.
• Comprehensive benefits including private healthcare, company pension, and company-paid events.
• Casual dress code.
• Hybrid working options to balance office and remote work.
• A fast-track pathway to leadership/partnership opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare Financial Statements: Produce accurate financial statements, including profit and loss accounts, balance sheets, and cash flow reports for clients.
• Manage Client Portfolios: Take ownership of a set client base, building strong relationships with driven entrepreneurs and offering strategic financial guidance to help grow their businesses.
• Tax Planning and Compliance: Handle tax preparation, submissions, and planning for clients, ensuring compliance with current tax regulations while identifying opportunities for tax efficiencies.
• Business Development Support: Take an active interest in clients' business goals, providing insights and recommendations to support their growth, profitability, and long-term success.
• Assist Senior Staff: Collaborate with senior accountants and partners on more complex financial matters, providing support on special projects, advisory services, and strategic planning.
• Supervise and Mentor Junior Staff: Review the work of junior team members, offering feedback, guidance, and mentorship to help them develop their technical skills and understanding.
• Ad Hoc Projects: Participate in special projects and tasks as required, contributing to the continuous improvement of the firm's operations and client services.

Who You Are:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience working in an accountancy practice.
• Part-qualified or fully qualified in ACCA, ACA, or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and UK tax regulations.
• Experience with accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic

Nice to have:

• Experience in client-facing roles
• Management experience

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more we would love to hear from you.  Please attach your CV to the link provided and we will be in contact.