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Accounts Senior

Farnham
£40k – £55k/yr
Posted about 21 hours ago
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A leading Top 20 accountancy firm with ambitious growth plans and a strong reputation for delivering trusted business advice to SMEs, entrepreneurs and larger organisations across the UK. With a people-first culture, ongoing investment in employee development and a collaborative working environment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive firm where your contribution will be recognised, and your career can continue to develop.

Your new role

As an Accounts Senior / Assistant Manager, you will take responsibility for reviewing year-end accounts and corporation tax returns, supporting junior team members and managing workflows to ensure client deadlines are met.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Reviewing statutory accounts and corporation tax returns prepared by junior staff
  • Liaising with clients to resolve accounts and tax queries
  • Providing general accounting and software support to clients
  • Managing workflow planning and ensuring assignments are completed efficiently
  • Supporting ad hoc client projects
  • Contributing to process improvements and best practice initiatives
  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships

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What you'll need to succeed

  • ACA, ACCA or AAT qualified
  • At least 5 years' experience within an accountancy practice environment
  • Strong accounts preparation and corporation tax knowledge
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Strong communication and client relationship-building abilities
  • High attention to detail
  • Proactive and solutions-focused approach
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities

What you'll get in return

  • Salary of £40,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
  • 23-day holiday, increasing with service by up to 5 additional days
  • Pension scheme
  • Group life assurance (4x salary)
  • Employee benefits platform with cashback and retail discounts
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee referral bonus scheme
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Clear career progression opportunities within a growing Top 20 firm
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment

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ACA ACCA Accounts

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Skills

Accounts Preparation
Corporation Tax
Statutory Accounts
Client Relationship Management
Workflow Planning
Time Management
Communication
Attention To Detail
Process Improvement

Location

Farnham, England, United Kingdom

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