Senior Accountant in Reading

Accounts Senior

Are you an experienced practice accountant looking for a role where you can take real ownership of your work, build strong client relationships and continue progressing professionally?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing accountancy business offering exposure to a varied portfolio, supportive leadership and genuine career development.

The Opportunity

As an Accounts Senior, you'll work closely with a diverse range of clients, taking responsibility for accounts, tax, bookkeeping and management reporting while acting as a trusted point of contact.

You'll have the opportunity to broaden your technical experience, support junior colleagues and work alongside experienced managers on a variety of assignments.

Based in Hertfordshire, this role offers a strong balance of autonomy and collaboration, with hybrid working, flexible hours and a clear commitment to professional development.

• What You'll Be Doing
• Preparing year-end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
• Producing corporation tax computations and returns
• Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Managing bookkeeping requirements and preparing VAT returns across different schemes
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with clients
• Responding to accounting and tax queries and ensuring assignments are completed accurately and on time
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team
• Assisting managers with ad-hoc client work and wider assignments
• Maintaining consistently high standards of client service
• Managing multiple deadlines while working with a high degree of independence

What We're Looking For

You'll ideally be AAT qualified and part-qualified ACA or ACCA, with at least two years' experience within an accountancy practice.
The successful candidate is likely to have:

• Good knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102
• Strong statutory accounts and corporation tax experience
• Practical bookkeeping and VAT experience
• Confidence dealing directly with clients and developing long-term relationships
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Strong Excel, Word and Outlook skills
• Experience using accounting software such as Sage, Xero, Quick Books, CCH or Alphatax would be advantageous
• A proactive approach and the ability to work effectively under pressure
• A strong team ethic with the confidence to take ownership of your workload
• An interest in supporting and developing more junior colleagues
• What's On Offer
• £40,000 - £50,000 salary, depending on experience and qualifications
• Hybrid working with flexible hours and home-working options
• Early finish at 2.30pm every Friday
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Full study support where required
• Pension scheme
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with post-qualification service up to 28 days
• Corporate rewards and benefits scheme
• Regular social events
• Free on-site parking
• Clear opportunities for progression and continued professional development