Our client is a leading independent firm of Chartered Accountants and business advisers based in Southampton, UK. They offer a comprehensive range of services, including accounting, audit and regulated services, tax consultancy, and corporate advisory. They are seeking a Business Services Senior, this would be a great opportunity for a proactive, relationship-driven professional with a strong focus on client success and business growth. You will work with the Business Services team and be responsible for deliver a dependable outsourced management accounting services, providing clients with the support they need to enhance business performance. Responsibilities: Prepare monthly management accounts and review annual bookkeeping for clients, offering improvement suggestions. Set up new client bookkeeping systems, particularly with Xero, and provide client training. Complete and review bookkeeping tasks, VAT returns, cashflow forecasts, and CIS returns. Reconcile and correct trial balances and demonstrate strong knowledge of VAT schemes, including partial exemption. Supervise and provide coaching to junior staff, ensuring high-quality outputs. Engage in professional development to maintain current skills and knowledge. Communicate with clients and manage tasks to meet deadlines and budgets as directed by the management team. Requirements: A minimum of 3 years bookkeeping experience Experience with Xero, using it effectively and confidently Clear written and spoken communication skills with both clients and colleagues An ability to make effective decisions about the appropriate channel of communication Strong and effective organisation skills and a methodical approach to their work Efective prioritisation skills, adapting your approach to reach multiple deadlines An ability to work independently without close supervision A commitment to the values of the firm: Opportunity, Fairness, Transparency, Personal Responsibility and Teamwork A commitment to personal and continuous professional development, ensuring that skills remain current and relevant for the requirements of the role Great interpersonal skills Desirable: AAT qualified