Our client a forward thinking, independent accountancy practice is seeking an Accounts Manager/Senior to join their growing team in Chandlers Ford.

The position will involve managing your own mixed portfolio of clients including Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies, dealing with accounts, tax, bookkeeping and VAT. You will also assist other areas of the business as and when required.

Key Duties:- * Supporting the Directors with planning and monitoring the accountancy team's performance and assisting with their development and progress. You will also be involved with the recruitment process. * Prepare, send and submit accounts and tax returns for a mix of clients including Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies * Liaise with clients via phone, email and in person, attending meetings where necessary and dealing with any queries and chasing necessary documentation * Assessing and advising clients on their tax position. * To optimise and plan the tax efficiency of clients * To review and advise clients on advisory level to include cashflow, budgets, pricing etc. * review and prepare bookkeeping, where required * Deal with HMRC queries and resolving issues as and when required * Maintain electronic filing of books and records * Management of client administration and records * * Ensure all deadlines are met with HMRC * Prepare and execute year end client meetings. * Undertake any other ad-hoc duties to assist the business as and when required

You will ideally have at least 3-4 years' practice experience with a good accounts background, as well as holding a professional qualification such as AAT, ACCA or ACA, although study may be provided if required.

A good working knowledge of Word, Excel, Sage or Xero would also be an advantage.

This is an excellent opportunity with a friendly professional firm.

They also offer good prospects for progression.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £43,000.00-£52,000.00 per year

Benefits: * Company pension * On-site parking Schedule: * Monday to Friday

Experience: * Accountancy practice: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: AE1211241