Accounts Senior

Accounts Senior - Retford - Up to £36,500 Chase & Holland are excited to be supporting a growing accountancy practice that's proud to be anything but your typical accountancy firm in their search for a hands-on Accounts Senior to join their fantastic team. With combined professional excellence, a fun, supportive and genuinely people-focused culture where personalities are valued as much as technical skills.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied workload, wants to play an active part in shaping the future of a growing practice and is keen to develop beyond traditional compliance work. You'll work closely with clients, support and mentor colleagues, contribute to improving systems and processes and help drive the continued growth and success of the practice.

You'll have the chance to blend your technical accounting expertise with a more advisory-focused approach, building strong client relationships and becoming a trusted point of contact throughout the year.Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off (option to buy & sell)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Modern, spacious, air-conditioned office
• Dedicated breakout spaces, kitchen and outdoor seating area
• On-site gym equipment area and recreational facilities
• Regular team socials and company events
• Exciting opportunity to join a thriving, ambitious practice where your ideas will be heard, your development will be supported and your contribution will make a real difference

Accounts Senior Responsibilities:

• Reviewing and finalising statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships
• Preparing and reviewing corporation tax computations and returns
• Preparing and reviewing personal tax returns
• Reviewing VAT returns
• Managing a small portfolio of internal audits
• Working closely with the Managing Director on business improvement initiatives
• Reviewing and developing internal systems and client processes
• Helping ensure smooth and efficient delivery of client services
• Coordinating workload and delegating tasks using the in-house system
• Overseeing and reviewing the work of junior colleagues
• Supporting in the onboarding, training and development of new team members
• Building strong relationships with clients and becoming a trusted advisor

Required Skills & Experience:

• AAT qualified or above (essential)
• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice
• Strong experience preparing and reviewing accounts and tax returns
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior team members
• A progressive mindset with an interest in advisory work, not just compliance
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Experience using Xero and Excel
• The ability to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines

If you are interested in finding out about this exciting Accounts Senior opportunity, please click 'apply now'. Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in finance, supply chain, HR, IT and office support recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire.