Your new company We are supporting a successful, growing accountancy firm with an interesting and varied client base who are seeking to further grow their accounts team. Our client is keen to recruit a diligent, technically capable individual with great communication skills to efficiently manage a client portfolio alongside supporting more junior colleagues, ensuring workflow is managed effectively within the team. Your new role As a Senior Accounts Associate within this firm, you will prepare statutory accounts for limited companies and consolidated accounts for SMEs whilst also building, maintaining and developing excellent client relationships through regular contact and excellent service levels. You will also prepare CT returns and will review VAT returns. You'll take on more complex work within the client portfolio and will assist more junior colleagues/ support managers with planning workload. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this role, you will possess a minimum of 2 years' experience in a UK accountancy practice, preparing accounts for sole traders and SME clients and using a range of systems - particularly a strong knowledge of Xero. At an AM level you would need to be fully qualified with a solid track record of experience and the ability to manage a team. You will have good technical accounting acumen and will be able to demonstrate that you know your way around a set of accounts - this will be tested at interview. Relevant accounting qualifications (AAT/ ACA/ ACCA) would be preferable. What you'll get in return If successful, you will join a growing, evolving firm with great benefits, a modern approach and a supportive team. The package will include a competitive salary, enhanced pension, generous annual leave allowance, health benefits and hybrid and flexible working. A professional study support package will be available for those pursuing AAT/ACA/ACCA exams. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays