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Our client is currently seeking an Accounts Senior to join their team in Chichester on a hybrid basis (3 days in the office). Their expanding team represents a diverse range of clients, including sole traders to multi-million-pound businesses with a global footprint. This diversity in clientele adds a rich variety to the role and presents an excellent opportunity for your professional development.

About the Role:
You will serve as a primary point of contact for designated clients to manage all their accounts compliance and other service requirements. Some of your key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

* Ensuring the completion of all relevant tasks related to client accounts whilst ensuring effective team workflow.

* Preparation of accounts for companies, partnerships, LLP’s and sole traders and preparation of tax returns and computations.

* Review of VAT returns.

* Track the progress of work and ensure to maintain suitable communication levels with clients and internal stakeholders on the progress of tasks.

* Conducting research whilst addressing and resolving issues for upward communication in more complex clients and/or higher risk aspects of accounts work.

* Complete administration on client account files and set up relevant file reviews.

* Opportunity to review work of Accounts Assistants where agreed and assist other service line members as required.

* Prepare bills and monitor WiP for managers and above when required.

What they're looking for:

* ACA/ACCA/AAT part qualified or previous experience in practice

* Ability to prioritise workload and adaptable

* Someone who has an enquiring nature

* Team player who can work independently when required

What they can offer:

* Financial wellbeing – competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, life assurance, Westfield Health Cash Plan, income protection. Options to increase pension, life assurance and healthcare cash plan (for yourself and/or family)

* Leave – 25.5 days plus bank holidays, holiday buying (up to 5 days)

* Mental wellbeing – hybrid working (3 days in the office/2 from home) and flexible working policies, employee assistance programme and counselling

* Physical wellbeing – they also offer voluntary benefits such as BUPA PMI/Westfield Hospital Treatment insurance, critical illness insurance, BMI health assessment, GymFlex, annual flu jab

* Recognition – monthly nominations for financial awards based on culture and values

* Development – they offer continuous support and development with clear mapped progression routes across the business, as well as access to internal and external training courses

* Diversity, inclusion and belonging – they operate several family-friendly policies and take proactive steps to create an inclusive environment

* ESG – give as you earn, 1 extra day off each year to take up volunteering opportunities. Opportunities to support their commitment to charitable causes

* Travel – other optional benefits include: cycle to work scheme, travel insurance, interest-free season ticket loan (London only), interest-free car/motorbike loan