Accounts Prep Senior

Accounts Senior - Chartered Accountancy Practice - £40,000 to £50,000 per annum base salary

Location - Reading

Qualification - ACCA or ACA Qualified ideally, finalist will be considered

About the Business

My client is a long-standing Accountancy Practice based in Reading with a heritage spanning over 100 years. This client services over 750 clients across Thames Valley and London which include small to medium sized businesses across all industry sectors. This role will report into a Senior Accounts Manager and will work as part of a business led by 4x Partners.

This role will be responsible for preparing statutory accounts and corporation tax returns for a client portfolio of between 70 to 100 small to mid-size clients. Managing client communications, preparing the accounts with your manager reviewing and signing off.

Key Duties

Accounts Preparation

• Prepare year‑end accounts from trial balance through to final financial statements.
• Produce working papers and supporting schedules.
• Draft corporation tax computations.
• Ensure all work complies with UK GAAP and relevant regulatory requirements.

Client Management

• Act as a key point of contact for a varied client base.
• Build long‑term relationships through regular communication and advisory support.
• Manage workflow and ensure deadlines are met across client assignments.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum of 3 years accountancy practice experience
• ACA or ACCA Qualified or finalist
• Experience preparing statutory accounts under UK GAAP
• Experience preparing corporation tax returns

What is on offer:

• £40,000 to £50,000 base salary
• 4 days in office, 1 day working from home weekly
• Easily accessible via car and public transport routes
• 12-month salary review
• Annual Bonus
• Lots of opportunities to progress and develop

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