Senior Accountant in Southampton

Senior Accountant Near Portsmouth Permanent | Full time | Office based with 2 days WFH Are you an experienced practice accountant looking for a firm where your time and talent are genuinely respected? My client is a rapidly growing accountancy practice that combines traditional values with modern thinking. The role As a Senior Accountant, you'll manage a portfolio of small business clients, providing technical support to a small accounting team. Duties Preparing and submitting accounts and tax returns for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies Providing training, mentorship and technical guidance- reviewing work Communicating with clients by phone, email, social media and in person Onboarding new clients Advising clients on their tax position and planning for tax efficiency Providing advisory support on cashflow, budgets, and pricing Completing, reviewing and preparing bookkeeping, VAT returns and CIS where required Preparing and running year end client meetings and delivering client fee reviews Acting as the liaison between clients and HMRC to resolve queries The ideal candidate Full membership of a professional body (AAT, ATT, ACCA etc.) 5+ years' experience in practice, managing a broad client base Preparing, reviewing and checking accounts and tax returns Sound working knowledge of tax Experience with Xero, QuickBooks, Dext and FreeAgent Competent in Microsoft Word and Excel Strong time management What's on offer Salary of £40,000 – £50,000 Permanent, full-time role Hybrid working: 2 days WFH For more information please contact Jamie at HB Partners JBRP1_UKTJ