Your new company You'll be joining a long established, traditional accountancy practice that has supported local businesses for many years. With several experienced team members approaching retirement, the firm is entering a period of positive transition, creating genuine scope for rapid career progression for the right person.This is a steady, close knit environment where clients value personal service, continuity and trust. The team is friendly and down to earth, and while the culture is more traditional than fast paced, there is a real openness to someone bringing fresh ideas and renewed energy. The client base consists mainly of small, owner managed businesses, and the partners take pride in doing things properly and delivering dependable, long standing support. Your new role As an Accounts Senior, with strong Junior candidates also considered, you'll work with a portfolio of micro entity clients, with most accounts prepared under FRS 105. Your day to day work will involve preparing year end accounts, handling straightforward business tax matters, and assisting clients with bookkeeping and software queries. The workload is hands on and varied, giving you exposure to the full accounts process.Organisation and confidence in dealing with clients will be key. Knowledge of standard accounting software packages is important, and if you enjoy building relationships or identifying opportunities to support new clients, that will be a real advantage. Hybrid working may be possible, though an office presence is preferred to support collaboration and maintain continuity for clients. What you'll need to succeed You'll have practical experience from a smaller accountancy practice and be comfortable preparing accounts from start to finish. Whether you are part qualified, fully qualified or qualified by experience, the most important thing is your recent, hands on exposure to micro entity and small business clients. Familiarity with business tax is highly beneficial.Just as importantly, you'll have a genuine desire to "do the right thing" by clients, ensuring accuracy, clarity and a long term relationship built on trust. Strong communication skills, attention to detail and a proactive, supportive approach will help you thrive as the firm continues to modernise and welcome new talent. What you'll get in return This is a role where your contribution will genuinely matter. You'll be joining a stable, well respected practice with loyal clients and a supportive team, at a moment when fresh thinking is especially welcome. With several senior staff retiring over the coming years, you'll have the chance to shape your role, influence processes and progress quickly.You'll benefit from a friendly, down to earth culture, competitive salary, hybrid working options and the opportunity to build your technical and client facing skills. For someone seeking a long term, rewarding position in a traditional yet evolving firm, this is an excellent opportunity. 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. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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.co.uk