Accountant
Employer Location England, Southampton, Hampshire / Hampshire, Portsmouth, England / Fareham, Hampshire, England Salary - per annum + £30-45,000 Closing date 15 Jun 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band,, Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
Job Details
Your new company
An established, independent accountancy practice based in Fareham, offering a supportive and professional environment with long‑standing client client base is broad and interesting, including sole traders, partnerships, UK limited companies, and multinational groups with UK subsidiaries.
Your new role
Your new role
As Accounts Senior, you'll manage a varied portfolio and take responsibility for work from initial records through to accounts ready for review and sign‑ responsibilities will include:
Preparing statutory accounts to review / partner sign‑off stage
Accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
Preparing corporation tax computations and returns
Preparation and submission of VAT returns
Reviewing bookkeeping and correcting client records
Completing accounts from incomplete or poor‑quality records
Working extensively with Xero (and associated apps)
Liaising directly with clients to resolve queries and obtain information
Supporting and reviewing junior team members where required
Working with managers on more complex or group entities
What you'll need to succeed
Proven experience within a UK accountancy practiceMinimum requirement: ability to prepare a full set of statutory accounts for review/sign‑off
Strong experience reviewing bookkeeping and dealing with incomplete records
Confident user of Xero
Experience with corporation tax and VAT compliance
Comfortable with regular client liaison
AAT, ACA or ACCA (qualified or studying) welcomed, but practical experience is key
Organised, commercially aware, and capable of working independently
What you'll get in return
Competitive salary depending on experienceHybrid working once probation is successfully completed
Independent practice culture with minimal red tape
Varied clients and technically interesting work
A role with autonomy, trust, and long‑term progression potential