Senior Accountant

Our client a forward thinking, independent accountancy practice is seeking an Accountant to join their growing team in Waterlooville, Hampshire.

The position will involve being responsible for a mixed portfolio of clients including Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies from start-ups to turnovers of £10M, dealing with accounts, tax, bookkeeping and VAT. You will also assist other areas of the business as and when required.

Key Duties:-

• Prepare, send and submit accounts and tax returns for a mix of clients including Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies
• Provide training, mentorship and technical guidance to your accounting team (and wider businesses where appropriate).
• Check and review accounting and taxation work produced by your team, providing constructive feedback and training
• Liaise with clients via phone, email and in person, attending meetings where necessary and dealing with any queries and chasing necessary documentation
• Be involved with the onboarding of new clients, integrating them into your own portfolio
• To assess and advise clients on their tax position
• Complete, review and prepare bookkeeping and VAT returns where required
• Review and advise clients on advisory level to include cashflow, budgets, pricing etc. (further training on our advisory systems will be provided)
• Prepare and execute year end client meetings
• Carry out and deliver client fee reviews
• Maintain electronic filing of books and records both internally as well as management of client administration and records
• Act as liaison between clients and HM Revenue & Customs to deal with and resolve queries.
• Manage and maintain professional development and learning and carry out relevant CPD required by your professional body
• Attend network events when required
• Ensure all deadlines are met with HMRC, SLA etc.
• Undertake any other ad-hoc duties to assist the business as and when required

You will ideally have at least 4-5 years' practice experience with a good accounts background and preferably hold a professional qualification such as AAT, ACCA or ACA or equivalent.

A good working knowledge of Excel, QuickBooks, Xero, Dext and FreeAgent would also be an advantage.

This is an excellent opportunity with a friendly professional firm, with a flexible working environment, with one day working from home and good benefits and prospects for progression.