Job Title: Accounts Senior
Location: Newton Abbot, Devon
Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £26,500 to £30,000 – Dependent on experience and qualifications
Puro Associates is excited to represent a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Senior to join a thriving team in Newton Abbot, Devon. This is an excellent chance for an experienced individual to work with a diverse portfolio of clients and deliver high-quality tax, accountancy, and VAT services. If you have a strong background in accounts preparation and business taxation, this Accounts Senior role could be the next step in your career.
Role & Responsibilities:As an Accounts Senior, you will take responsibility for a wide range of duties, including:
* Planning and preparing accounts for a variety of clients, including Sole Traders, Partnerships, and Limited Companies, from client records for review by the manager or reporting partner.
* Sending final accounts to clients and liaising with them to ensure their satisfaction.
* Assisting junior staff with accounts completion and providing on-the-job training.
* Setting and managing budgets for staff members.
* Preparing and reviewing Tax Returns for clients, including income tax and corporation tax returns.
* Calculating income tax and corporation tax liabilities, advising clients on how to manage their tax obligations.
* Managing day-to-day correspondence and ensuring timely communication with clients.
* Handling tax enquiry work as it arises.
* Preparing management and financial accounts.
* Coaching and developing junior team members, ensuring their professional growth.
* Providing software training to clients to improve their accounting processes.
* Ensuring daily timesheet completion and accurate record-keeping.
* Maintaining continuous professional development and staying up to date with industry changes.
As an Accounts Senior, you will be responsible for ensuring a high standard of service for clients, while managing your own workload efficiently.
Required Experience:To be considered for the Accounts Senior role, you should have:
* At least 1 year of recent post-qualification experience, or
* 3 to 4 years of experience working in practice, with a solid understanding of accounts preparation, business and corporate tax, and ideally personal tax.
* Experience gained within a fast-paced accountancy practice environment.
Desired Skills:The ideal Accounts Senior will possess:
* Strong knowledge of tax and accounting practices.
* Excellent computer and spreadsheet skills.
* Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage, QuickBooks, or Xero, and accounts production software such as CCH.
* The ability to supervise and support junior team members.
* A proactive approach, with the ability to work both independently and within a team.
* Strong client relationship-building skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients and colleagues at various levels.
* Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage your own workload effectively while exceeding client expectations.
Qualifications:
* AAT qualified or equivalent.
Benefits:
* 20-25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
* 1 extra holiday day for Christmas.
* An additional 0.5 days holiday after each year of service.
* Flexi-time.
* Medicash cash plan.
* Online discount shopping portal.
* Access to a 24-hour employee helpline.
* 1 day working from home per week.
* Payment for 1 professional subscription per year.
* Fully funded training qualifications.
* Training bonuses for AAT, ACA, and ACCA students.
* Parking permit salary sacrifice.
* Employee referral bonus of up to £1,500.
* Dress-down Fridays.
* Wellbeing team support.
* Life assurance after 1 year for Senior Managers.
If you are an experienced Accounts Senior looking for a new opportunity to enhance your career, Puro Associates is here to support you through every step of the recruitment process. Apply today for this exciting Accounts Senior position!