Full time Permanent

Accounts Senior

Sheridan Maine London

Newbury, West Berkshire, RG14 5QU

£35000 - £43000 per annum

Posted: 14 September 2026 (2 days ago)

Closing date: 14 October 2026

Ref: 60896567

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About the Role

This permanent, full-time Accounts Senior position near Newbury offers a salary of £35,000 to £43,000 yearly. Working alongside a supportive practice team, duties include preparing accounts for diverse business clients, submitting corporation tax returns, and assisting with personal tax plus self-assessment. The successful candidate manages bookkeeping, completes VAT returns and statutory submissions, and handles bank and balance sheet reconciliations. Liaising with clients to resolve queries and delivering strong service is essential, as is supporting year-end accounts. Part-qualified accountants with practice experience and solid technical knowledge should apply. This role suits someone organised, detail-focused, and confident communicating with clients.

An excellent opportunity has become available for an Accounts Senior / Part-Qualified Accountant to join a well-established and reputable accountancy practice near Newbury. Working within a friendly and supportive team, the role will involve managing a varied portfolio of clients and supporting with accounts preparation and tax work.
Duties will include:

Preparing accounts for a range of business clients
Preparing and submitting corporation tax returns
Supporting with personal tax and self-assessment work
Managing bookkeeping for a range of clients
Completing VAT returns and other statutory submissions
Undertaking bank and balance sheet reconciliations
Liaising with clients to resolve queries and provide a high level of service
Supporting with year-end accounts and general practice accounting duties
Statutory accounts production

To be considered for this role, you will have the following skills and experience:

Previous experience within an accountancy practice and accounts preparation
Exposure to corporation tax and personal tax
AAT qualified or currently studying towards ACCA
Good working knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting systems, ideally including Xero, FreeAgent or QuickBooks
Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Confident communicating with clients and working as part of a team
Able to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines

The company offers a supportive working environment, excellent opportunities for professional development and a competitive benefits package. The offices are accessible by public transport and there is parking on site. Hybrid working options are available after training.
If you’re passionate about developing your career within practice and are keen to hear more, please click on “apply” as soon as possible.
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

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