About the job Senior Accountant
This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding practice where you can develop your career, receive guidance and training you require to reach your potential, whilst working alongside highly experienced accountants and other professionals. Our Client offers training both on-site and externally.
Job Purpose:
To use your knowledge and skills to deliver a first-class service to our clients and provide accounts and audit support to a busy accountancy practice.
Duties:
1. Able to manage and take responsibility for own portfolio of clients
2. Preparation and review of complex company financial statements
3. Preparation and review of interim management accounts
4. Preparation and review of personal tax returns
5. Preparation and review of partnership accounts and returns
6. Review and submit quarterly VAT returns
7. Forecasts and business projections (not essential)
8. Attend client meetings and interact with directors and business owners
9. Train members of staff and allocate duties
The Successful Candidate:
1. Proactive
2. Organised
3. Forward-thinking
4. Self-motivated
5. Confident
Qualifications and Experience:
ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong background in practice (ideally 1+ years PQE) as an experienced Accounts Senior, Assistant Manager, looking to progress their career further. Finalists will also be considered with the right amount of experience and a drive to succeed and progress within the firm.
Must be able to actively manage own workloads and take responsibility for own and team members' development.
Must possess IT skills to operate Office 365, in-house programs and prepare and develop spreadsheets as necessary. Accounting software experience with Sage, Xero or Quickbooks will also be useful.
Must be fully adept with accounts preparation programs, preferably IRIS.
Proven ability in managing a portfolio of mixed clients, and business development in an environment where the emphasis was on accounts, tax and advisory work is a must.
Package Details:
1. 37.5 hours per week but flexible working around core hours (10.30am - 4.00pm)
2. Holiday entitlement of 31 holiday days per year including bank holidays
3. Company Aegon Pension (salary sacrifice option available)
4. Payment of professional memberships
5. Cycle to work scheme
6. Free parking or street parking at all sites
7. Free eye tests
8. Various staff incentives - Commission based referral scheme, Google review reward
9. Staff Discount scheme on Wills, LPAs and Mortgages fee
10. Close to transport links and shops
11. Regular Social Events including a Summer Do and Christmas Party
12. Relaxed working environment with friendly sociable colleagues
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