Accounts Senior

Town/City:Chichester
Salary/Rate:£46,000
Job type:Perm
County:West Sussex
Sector:Finance & Accountancy Practice
Job ref:ECOAS1
Post Date:06. 01. 2026
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Meet Our Recruiter

Jimmy
Jimmy
Director - Public Practice & Transactional Finance

About the Role

📍 Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days WFH) | Full-Time | Accounts & Tax

We’re looking for an experienced Accounts Senior to join a forward-thinking and values-led practice offering clear progression, high-quality clients, and a genuinely supportive environment. This role gives you ownership of a varied client portfolio while developing your advisory, leadership, and technical skills within a collaborative team.

What You’ll Do

  • Manage a portfolio of individuals and owner-managed businesses

  • Prepare accounts for companies, partnerships, LLPs, and sole traders

  • Prepare corporation, partnership, and personal tax returns and computations

  • Review VAT returns and use a range of cloud accounting software

  • Lead accounts planning meetings and manage workflow across engagements

  • Monitor progress against budgets and maintain clear client communication

  • Research and resolve technical issues, escalating where appropriate

  • Review work prepared by assistants and clear manager/partner review points

  • Act as a key point of contact for clients and offshoring resources

  • Assist with billing, WIP monitoring, and internal administration

  • Support business development activities including networking and webinars

  • Build internal relationships to support cross-referral opportunities

What We’re Looking For

  • ACA or ACCA qualified

  • Experience working in a UK accountancy practice

  • Strong technical knowledge across accounts and tax

  • Confident managing deadlines, budgets, and client relationships

  • Comfortable supervising and supporting junior team members

  • Proactive, organised, and detail-oriented

  • Strong communication skills with a client-focused mindset

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary

  • 25.5 days holiday + bank holidays, with holiday buy options

  • Hybrid and flexible working

  • Contributory pension, life assurance, and income protection

  • Private medical insurance, health cash plan, and annual flu jab

  • Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

  • Monthly recognition awards linked to culture and values

  • Clear progression routes and funded training/CPD

  • Inclusive, family-friendly policies and ESG initiatives

  • Paid volunteering day each year

  • Travel benefits including cycle to work and interest-free loans


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