Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Job Vacancy

Are you looking to work with a firm of accountants that truly values its people as its biggest asset?

Is a flexible approach and work life balance important to you?

Do you want to be judged on the quality of your work not the time you spend at your desk?

Do you want to work for a firm that offers training and development opportunities to all of its staff and that is proud of how its close knit team works together like a family?

If the answer to these questions is yes, this Senior Accountant job in Alton could be for you and we'd encourage you to apply without delay.

Job Purpose

• Provide a full suite of accountancy support to a varied client portfolio.
• Work closely with senior management to ensure assignments are meeting expectations, deadlines, and budgets.
• Plan non-complex assignments, overseeing workflow, deliverables, and results.
• Liaise with clients, building trusted relationships and proactively problem solving.
• Support junior staff by reviewing work with constructive feedback and scoping training opportunities.
• Support the firm’s growth by identifying new service lines for clients and identifying prospective clients.
• Stay up-to-date with accountancy regulations, providing trusted knowledge to the team and clients.
• Drive your professional development, enthusiastically undertaking training and working towards progression.
• Set an example as a hands-on Senior Accountant, championing service excellence and the firm's core values.

About this firm

This firm of accountants in Alton is a compassionate employer and is proud of the close-knit feel of their small team and the increased opportunities that their staff enjoy as a result of being a big fish in a small pond.

Offering a flexible approach and allowing staff to prove their worth based on the quality of their output rather than how early they start or who late they finish, the postholder of this role will enjoy a great work life balance and the chance to develop and enjoy a very bright future.

Employee Benefits

• £35,000 to £45,000 pa
• Full time, permanent role
• Flexible working options
• Company pension and generous annual leave
• Study support and professional development opportunities
• A supportive working environment
• Inclusive company values

Job Requirements

• ACA, ACCA qualified or studying with previous experience within practice, QBE will also be considered.
• Proven track record of managing a client portfolio.
• Good knowledge across accountancy systems.
• Adept at using Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and Word.
• Strong communication and advisory skills.
• A proactive problem-solver.
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Highly organised with good attention to detail.
• A team player able to bring out the best in others.
• Enthusiastic to build on existing skillset, learning from an experienced team.

About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.

Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new auditor jobs and accountancy jobs in Redditch and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.