FRT Accounts Senior in Horsham

TPF Recruitment is proud to support a leading accountancy practice in their search for a technically strong and motivated Financial Reporting Team (FRT) Senior to join their dedicated Accounts service line. This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified Senior with strong financial reporting experience who is looking to join a fast-paced and technically demanding environment.

Initially, the role will focus on supporting internal Audit teams by delivering high-quality accounts for audit assignments, with exciting future opportunities to work on larger, more complex external assignments and collaborate directly with external auditors. The firm is a well-established and highly respected practice with a strong reputation for delivering expert audit, tax and advisory services. With a collaborative and people-focused culture, they are committed to supporting employee development, technical excellence and long-term career progression.

As an FRT Senior, you will manage a portfolio of financial reporting matters, support and develop junior team members and play a key role in maintaining high technical standards and timely delivery across assignments.

Workflow and Technical Delivery

• Deliver high quality Financial Reporting & Technical (FRT) accounts assignments
• Work closely with Audit teams, partners and other service lines to ensure timely delivery
• Prepare, review and delegate assignments in line with budgets and internal standards
• Monitor multiple assignments, deadlines and stakeholder communication
• Ensure files are review ready and compliant with internal quality standards
• Research and resolve technical accounting issues, escalating where required

Team Management

• Supervise and support semi seniors, assistants and offshore colleagues
• Review junior work and provide coaching and feedback
• Support team development and encourage collaboration across the department

Client and Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key point of contact for clients and audit teams on financial reporting matters
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain high levels of service and technical excellence across assignments

Business Development and Improvement

• Support service line growth through collaboration and cross selling opportunities
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies
• Contribute to continuous improvement and technical knowledge sharing initiatives

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified, ideally recently qualified
• Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting and accounts preparation
• Experience working on consolidations and larger, more complex financial reporting assignments
• Experience supervising semi seniors, assistants or offshore teams
• Strong communication skills with confidence liaising with audit teams, clients and senior stakeholders
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines
• A proactive and collaborative approach with a focus on quality and continuous improvement
• Understanding of internal quality standards and financial reporting processes

Benefits

The salary for this role is expected to be competitive and dependent on experience and previous seniority. Financial Wellbeing includes a competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash Plan, Income Protection Scheme and Perks at Work discounts and rewards. Leave includes 25.5 days plus bank holidays, with holiday buying options. Mental Wellbeing includes hybrid working (3 days in the office and 2 from home), flexible working policies, Employee Assistance Programme and counselling support. Physical Wellbeing includes Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and annual flu jab.