Accountant

Looking for a role where you can take full ownership of your own client portfolio, build lasting relationships and be part of a personable business where you're more than just a number?

Our client is a well-established, independent high-street accountancy practice in Portsmouth who, due to continued business growth, are looking to welcome an experienced Accountant into their friendly and dynamic team.

Offering a varied, hands-on role with responsibility for managing your clients' accounting requirements from start to finish, this is a great opportunity to join a business that genuinely values its people, encourages autonomy and recognises the importance of a good work/life balance.

The Role:

As Accountant, you will take ownership of your own portfolio of clients, overseeing their accounting requirements from initial onboarding through to year-end accounts and ongoing support.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing your own portfolio of clients, acting as their main point of contact for day-to-day accounting requirements.
• Undertaking initial client onboarding and pre-meeting preparation.
• Processing bookkeeping and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Producing year-end accounts.
• Preparing corporation tax returns and personal tax returns.
• Responding to client queries and providing ongoing accounting support.
• Managing deadlines and ensuring a consistently high standard of service across your portfolio.

The Person:

• Previous experience working in a similar role within an accountancy practice.
• Good working knowledge of bookkeeping, VAT returns and year-end accounts.
• Experience with corporation tax and personal tax.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• A personable and approachable manner, with confidence communicating directly with clients.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team.
• Relevant accounting qualifications would be highly advantageous, although ‘qualified by experience’ will also be considered

The Package:

• Salary up to £43,000pa DOE
• Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5pm (1 hour lunch)
• Company benefits include: 28 days holiday + Christmas shut down, pension, quarterly bonus, free parking & good public transport links
• Ownership of your own varied client portfolio
• A friendly, supportive and personable working environment.

Interested? If you’re looking for the opportunity to join an established and growing business that genuinely values its people and recognises the importance of work/life balance, we want to hear from you!