Senior Accountant

3 months ago


Guildford, United Kingdom Howett Thorpe Full time

We are seeking an ambitious and highly motivated Qualified Practice Accountant or Auditor who is looking for a big step up in their career and a challenge. Our client, a Top-10 firm, is recruiting for their Business Services Team, offering unparalleled career progression, opportunity, and benefits that you can only obtain at one of the largest firms in the world. This isn’t a typical "Accounting" role, you won’t just be putting a Trial Balance onto an accounting package, you will provide genuine value to your clients, forming long lasting relationships and helping them achieve their goals and ambitions. This is a complex role that presents many challenges and offers variety and career development that you will not find at any other firm.

Senior Accountant - Benefits

  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Life Assurance
  • Spouse/Partner Life Assurance
  • Income protection
  • Dental Insurance
  • Gym membership
  • Enhanced Pension
  • Option to join company car scheme
  • 25 days holiday with the ability to purchase additional leave

Senior Accountant - About The Role

Take a big step in your career within our client’s Business Services and Outsourcing team, a dynamic and innovative environment where you are encouraged to challenge the status quo. Working closely with a diverse portfolio of clients, from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs right up to multinational groups. Responsibilities will include:

  • Manage a portfolio of clients; this will include complex groups and fast-growing SMEs in a variety of industries
  • Take charge of resource allocation for your portfolio, take the lead for fee negotiation and ensure budgets are met
  • Plan and develop a plan of how work will be delivered, collaborating with the wider team to ensure the best service for your clients
  • Identify Financial Reporting requirements as your clients grow and the reporting requirements change, in line with FRS and UKGAAP
  • Build and maintain client relationships, being their main point of contact
  • Collaborate across departments, facilitating seamless integration of services to enhance client experience
  • Engage with senior management and partners to drive strategic initiatives and deliver exceptional value to clients

The successful Senior Accountant will have:

  • Qualified Accountant with UK Practice experience (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)
  • Thorough working knowledge of FRS102 and IFRS with experience of applying both frameworks
  • Experience of preparing or reviewing statutory accounts and/or providing external audit services

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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