Job Description

Company Description

Growth Accountants is a rapidly expanding professional accounting firm located in Theale, just outside Reading.

Dedicated to enhancing business owner satisfaction, we deliver high-quality work, always meet deadlines, respond rapidly to queries, offer competitive pricing, and provide proactive advice.

Our model of delivery means our clients come to depend on us as an extension to their own teams.

We deeply understand our clients' goals and objectives, enabling tailored, comprehensive services that include advanced reporting, specialist tax advice, pension and wealth planning, corporate finance, and strategic business planning support.

We are on a mission is to become a top 100 firm of accountants within a decade.

Our clients love us - don't take our word for it, read what they to say for themselves:

https://www.trustpilot.com/review/growth.accountants

Join us in our fast paced environment as we continue to grow!

Salary:

Up to 52,500 pa depending on experience

Role Description:

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Accountant to step into a pivotal leadership role within our team.

This full-time, on-site position is based at our office in Theale (1 day per week working from home after successful probation) and offers a unique opportunity to not only manage your own portfolio of clients but also to lead and mentor a team of part qualified accountants.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting team including: bookkeeping, financial reporting, account reconciliation, tax preparation and customer queries. Assist the Practice Manager, organising the workflow to ensure efficiencies and meeting of deadlines. Provide leadership, training, and management to less qualified staff, fostering a supportive and skill-enhancing environment. Maintain a reduced client list to ensure personalised and high-quality service. Contribute to business planning and growth strategies in line with our ambitious revenue targets. Engage with key clients, producing management accounts, cashflow forecasts and budgets along with analysis of the same to the owners in order to support business advisory meetings. Prepare and finalise year-end accounts for limited companies & sole traders. Prepare CT600 computations & Complete and review self-assessment tax returns for company owners and high-income individuals, advising on payments on account and dividend planning. Review bookkeeping data, prepare and file VAT returns (standard, flat-rate and partial-exemption). Supervise and review junior workpapers, clear query logs, and sign off files before partner review.

Qualifications

Experience in managing financial records and preparing financial statements Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Knowledge of tax planning and compliance Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills Effective communication and interpersonal abilities Ability to work independently and as part of a team Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field Professional accounting certification (e.g. ACCA) is a plus

Benefits:

Competitive salary with performance incentives. One day per week work-from-home option after a six-month probationary period. Private health care, free gym membership, eye care cost contributions, and dental cost benefits post-probation. Modern office environment with free parking, premium coffee, and a supportive team. This role is perfect for an ambitious professional looking to make a significant impact in a growing firm, with opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 50,000.00-52,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Experience:

UK accounting: 4 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/05/2025
Reference ID: GA-Leadership-Accountants
Expected start date: 01/06/2025