Take your career further with a leading global accountancy firm. As a senior accountant at finalist or newly qualified level, you will step into a role with genuine responsibility, managing key client relationships and influencing outcomes across a diverse portfolio. The firm combines structured career progression with a culture that values work life balance and invests in its people, giving you the support and autonomy to grow fast. This is a chance to accelerate your career within a high-performing, internationally recognised practice.
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Godalming
Salary: £40,000 - £47,500
Reference no: 15988
Senior Accountant – Benefits
25 days core holiday
Enhanced maternity/paternity
Enhanced pension
Competitive salary which is regularly reviewed
Incentive programme for new clients and staff introductions
Life assurance and health cash plan
Employee assistance programme
Hybrid and flexible working
Senior Accountant – About The Role
You will play a key role within a busy and high-performing accounts team, taking ownership of complex client work and reviewing accounts prepared by others. This role also includes training and mentoring junior team members, helping to develop their skills while maintaining the quality of client deliverables.
Prepare and review accounts for a diverse client portfolio, including more complex engagements
Review accounts prepared by junior or semi-senior team members to ensure accuracy and compliance
Perform reconciliations and oversee adjustments, ensuring all financial information is correct
Draft and review tax computations and liaise with HMRC where necessary
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff, supporting their development and improving team efficiency
Manage client queries independently, providing professional advice and solutions
Ensure all work meets deadlines and compliance standards, taking ownership of deliverables.
The successful Senior Accountant will have:
ACA or ACCA qualification, or approaching completion
Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience preparing and reviewing complex accounts
Experience performing reconciliations, preparing adjustments, and drafting tax computations
Proven ability to manage client relationships and respond to queries professionally
Experience mentoring or training junior team members is highly desirable
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
A proactive attitude with the ability to work independently and take ownership of work
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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