Senior Accountant - Exciting Opportunity with a Top 40 Firm in Stevenage
AJ Chambers are delighted to be partnering with a well-established, modern and ever-growing Top 40 accountancy firm based in Stevenage, who are seeking a Senior Accountant to join their successful and friendly team.
About the Role:
As a Senior Accountant, you'll take on a key role in managing a diverse client portfolio, delivering a full suite of accounting services, and mentoring junior team members. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring client satisfaction and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee a varied portfolio of clients, handling everything from year-end financial statements to tax returns and bookkeeping.
- Guide junior staff by reviewing their work, providing feedback, and helping them grow their expertise.
- Build strong, long-lasting relationships, offering clients a high level service and proactive advice.
- Stay up to date with the latest accounting standards and regulations, ensuring client compliance and best practices.
Successful Candidate:
- ACA/ACCA qualified (or qualified by experience), with a minimum of 3 years' experience in a senior accountant role within a UK accountancy practice.
- Solid understanding of accounting standards, tax regulations, and compliance.
- Proven ability to manage client portfolios while delivering exceptional service.
- Strong communication skills and experience in guiding junior staff.
- Familiarity with any of these following software would be desireable: CCH, IRIS, Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks.
Why Join This Firm?
This firm is known for its supportive environment, commitment to continuous professional development, and excellent benefits, including:
- Hybrid working and adaptable start/finish times to suit your schedule.
- Private Health Cover provided for qualified staff and managers.
- Assistance to complete ongoing studies or begin new qualifications.
- Accredited with both ICAEW & ACCA.
- Payment of subscription fees and access to comprehensive training resources.
- Childcare voucher scheme and a voluntary healthcare scheme.
- Employer pension contributions for your long-term financial security.
- Death in service cover, commission for client referrals, and a bonus for introducing new clients and staff.
If you're a driven, ambitious Senior Accountant looking for a new challenge within a supportive and growing firm, we'd love to hear from you!
Please apply directly, and we will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further, or contact Danielle Daymond at AJ Chambers.