Senior Accountant

Position: 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, Quick Books, Xero, Dext and Free Agent 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.