Hamiltons Group Limited - now part of Jerroms GCN
Accounts Senior
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About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or qualified-by-experience accountant (ACCA/ICAEW) with UK practice experience who is looking to further their career within a dynamic and supportive environment. As an Accounts Senior, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality accounting and tax services to a varied client portfolio while taking ownership of client relationships and mentoring more junior members of the team.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing and reviewing management and statutory accounts
- Overseeing tax compliance work
- Providing clients with practical advice to support their business needs
- Managing your own portfolio of clients, ensuring deadlines are met and work is delivered to a high standard
- Reviewing the work of junior colleagues and supporting their ongoing development
- Working closely with Managers and Partners, contributing to advisory projects and helping to drive the continued success and growth of the team
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Key Duties
- Preparation of management accounts and statutory accounts for a varied client portfolio
- Assisting with corporation tax and personal tax compliance
- Supporting senior team members with tax planning and client advisory work
- Liaising with clients to obtain records, resolve queries, and build strong working relationships
- Preparing and reviewing VAT returns
- Assisting with cash flow forecasts and basic business planning assignments
- Ensuring work is completed accurately and in line with deadlines and regulatory requirements
- Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate
- Using accounting software such as IRIS (or similar) efficiently
- Working closely with Managers and Directors to support client delivery and ongoing practice growth
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Requirements
- Part-qualified or qualified ACCA/ICAEW (or equivalent)
- Minimum of 3 years’ UK practice experience in an accountancy firm
- Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and basic tax compliance
- Experience using IRIS or similar accountancy software
- Good understanding of VAT and HMRC requirements
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong client relationships
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop
- Team player with the confidence to support and guide junior staff
- Commercial awareness and a problem-solving mindset
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