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Salary icon £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
Location icon Reading , Berkshire

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Senior Accountant Job Vacancy

Before you learn about this fantastic Senior Accountant job in Reading, ask yourself these questions:

  • Would you love to work with modern and ambitious firm that offers an impressive salary and champions professional development?
  • Would you benefit from modern perks like flexible or hybrid working?
  • Would you excel at working with a varied client portfolio, providing a full suite of accounting support?

If you answered yes, this Senior Accountant job in Reading could be the right opportunity for you.

Are you a Semi Senior ready for the next step in your practice career? Or perhaps you're already a Senior Accountant and looking for a new challenge with a forward-thinking firm.

We’re searching for an ambitious, technically focused and highly organised professional, with a proven track record of supporting clients within practice.

Does this sound like you? Don't let this one pass you by!

Contact us today to learn more about this Senior Accountant job in Reading.

Job Purpose

  • Plan, prepare, and review accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships, and Limited companies.
  • Liaise directly with clients, sending final accounts, proactively handing queries, and building trusted relationships.
  • Forecast and manage budgets, oversee workflow, and mentor junior staff with training and knowledge sharing.
  • Prepare personal and corporation tax computations, including tax returns, tax liabilities, and providing trusted advisory.
  • Work closely with senior team members, ensuring expectations, deadlines, and budgets are being met.
  • Promote and strive for customer service excellence and set an example to junior staff as a hands-on and proactive Senior Accountant.

About this firm

This Senior Accountant job is on offer with an established accountancy practice that is recognised for supporting a significant and loyal client portfolio.

Providing a full-suite of financial support to clients across the UK, this reputable firms adopts a client-centric approach and always strives to provide the highest standard of service.

Enjoying stable growth, this accountancy practice is looking for a driven candidate who can support this positive trajectory.

Benefit from:

  • £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
  • Full time, permanent position
  • Continued professional development
  • A comprehensive suite of wellbeing benefits
  • Flexible/hybrid working considered
  • Enhanced company pension
  • Generous annual leave
  • Inclusive company values

Job Requirements

  • ACCA or ACA qualified or part qualified with previous experience within practice.
  • A proven track record of working with clients within practice.
  • Working knowledge of accounting software, including Sage, QuickBooks and Xero.
  • Experience using software for accounts production, such as CCH.
  • Adept at using Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and Word.
  • Strong communication and advisory skills.
  • Good attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Self-motivated and able to manage a team’s workflow.
  • A team player able to bring out the best in others.
  • Confidently mentor junior team members, in a positive and constructive manner

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 Reading and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.

Required skills

  • 1
    ACA
  • 1
    ACCA
  • 1
    Accounting

Application questions

Do you require sponsorship to work in UK?
Are you currently working for an accountancy firm?

Reference: 51497819

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