Business Services Senior Associate

Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.

Michael Jordan.

Sheridan Maine is pleased to be working with a modern and forward-thinking professional services practice to recruit a Business Services Senior Associate (Accounts). Based in a central city office, this role sits within a growing Business Services team and offers a blend of office-based and client-facing responsibilities.

• Exposure to a diverse and interesting client base.
• A collaborative, people-focused working culture.
• Ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
• A comprehensive benefits and wellbeing package, including additional leave and development initiatives.

This position focuses on accounts preparation, with time split between year-end statutory accounts and management accounts, alongside the preparation of draft tax computations. Final tax reviews and submissions are completed by a specialist tax team, allowing you to concentrate on ఆద delivering accurate, well-prepared accounts.

• Preparing statutory and management accounts within agreed budgets and deadlines.
• Producing well‑organised working papers with minimal review points.
• Preparing draft tax computations and supporting documentation.
• Completing VAT returns.
• Supporting and, where appropriate, supervising junior team members.
• Managing day‑to‑day client queries and office‑based tasks.
• Assisting with ad‑hoc assignments and specialist projects.
• Contributing to marketing and business development activities.

• An ACA or ACCA qualification with 2 years’ experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• Strong technical ability across full accounts preparation.
• Working knowledge of cloud‑based accounting systems such as Xero and Quick Books.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts professional looking to progress their career within a firm that values quality, collaboration, and long‑term development.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.