Senior Accountant - Professional Services Hays Client - One of the Fastest-Growing Top 20 Accountancy Firms in the UK Our client is one of the fastest-growing top 20 accountancy firms in the UK. With over 30 years of experience, they have honed their expertise and developed a comprehensive service offering, delivering bespoke support and advice to ambitious business owners and their currently have an exciting opening for a Senior Accountant within their Professional Services continually seek the best talent-individuals who are technically brilliant, solution-focused, and committed to being best in Professional Services division is a key driver of the firm's growth and evolution. The team in Northern Ireland works closely with a significantly larger team based in India, offering broad exposure, variety, and international collaboration. The successful candidate will be technically strong, an excellent communicator, and possess strong people skills. This role shares many responsibilities with general practice accounting but is uniquely structured, offering exceptional opportunities for progression. It suits an ambitious, technically skilled all-rounder with strong practice experience, excellent communication skills, and the desire to lead. This is a hybrid role, with occasional international travel required. Key Responsibilities Managing, supporting, and training an international team providing accounting support to clients across the group Preparing and finalising year-end accounts and corporation tax returns for limited companies, partnerships, sole traders and LLPs Reviewing bookkeeping, management accounts and VAT returns Delivering excellent client service Involvement in workflow implementation and management Assisting in driving technological solutions in accounting across the office About YouOur Hays client is seeking candidates with the following skills and experience: Qualified accountant (CAI/ACCA/ICAEW) Minimum 3 years' relevant experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) High attention to detail and strong organisational skills Proactive self-starter with a positive attitude Experience with CCH, QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage (advantageous) Payroll knowledge (advantageous) Demonstrable leadership qualities and experience Benefits Pension scheme Group life assurance x4 23 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), increasing by one day per year of service (up to 5 days) Flexible hybrid working Car parking Access to employee benefits portal (cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases) Employee Assistance Programme Employee Referral Bonus Regular training and development to support both professional qualifications and personal goals 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 Skills: Chartered accountant people management reviewing work Benefits: 50000