Do you have a minimum of 2 years accounts experience within a practice environment? Are you ACA or ACCA qualified and looking for a new challenge? if so, we are on the hunt for a Qualified Accounts Senior to join our client's growing team!
Apply (by clicking the relevant button) after checking through all the related job information below.
Purpose of the Role
To provide a high-quality service to clients in designated section and to contribute to the development of the practice under minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
Prepare client accounts and tax returns based on information supplied by client, advise on tax payable and payment dates and to meet deadlines, finalise paperwork for dispatch to client and H M Revenue & Customs
Liaise with clients to obtain relevant information for their accounts, acting in a proactive way and ensuring attention to details and effective questioning of client
Working with Managers to develop knowledge of clients and their businesses so as to become their point of contact on day-to-day matters
Assist the Partners and Managers with tax planning for existing and potential clients, adding value to our clients businesses and individual wealth.
Support of partners and managers with specific assignments- e.g. business planning, advisory and tax matters
Seek to identify business and personal tax planning opportunities, drawing to attention of partners/ client as appropriate. Preparation of necessary reports/ computations etc, liaising with other professional advisers as required.
Monitor own job quality and quantity in line with agreed budgets, meeting these targets and exceeding where possible
Record own chargeable time and ensure maximum recovery
Support trainees by providing on the job coaching
Attend courses that are appropriate to job role
Use appropriate support networks to clarify knowledge on complex queries such as CCH or software vendors
Book-keeping, ledger maintenance, supplier maintenance and management accounts, as and when required
Prepare client tax returns based on information supplied by client, advise on tax payable and payment dates and to meet deadlines in line with the firms standards
Assisting clients with accounts software and other book-keeping queries as required
Involvement in client seminars including attendance and set up where required
Assist the Partner and manager in taking responsibility for the proactive promotion of the Firm in conjunction with the marketing department
Generation and referral of leads to Ellacotts Wealth Planning Limited
Critical Skills Required:
Ability to complete accounts files accurately and efficiently
Ability to complete personal tax returns accurately and efficiently
Strong computer literacy
Strong active listening skills
Excellent problem resolutions skills and idea generation ability
Critical Knowledge Required:
In depth accounts prep Knowledge
Knowledge of Accounting systems including, CCH, Xero, Sage line 50, Farmplan and other software as required. Knowledge of their uses and benefits
Qualifications Required
Essential: ACA or ACCA qualified
Desirable: Degree or equivalent experience
Experience Required
Essential: Minimum of 2 years proven accounts experience within a practice environment
Desirable: Experience with cloud accounting software such as Xero. Rural business services experience
Personal Qualities
Strong presence
Excellent communication skills
Quickly builds rapport and trust
Highly confidential
Good networker
Attention to detail
Resilient and energetic
Achiever and self-motivated
Organised
Creative
Analytical quick thinker
Job Requirements
Live within commuting distance of Kettering
Work outside normal hours as required
The role is 37.5 hours a week, 7.5 hours 5 days. 5 hours each day must be worked between 8.30-5 and the rest can be flexed.
Hybrid working. 60% in the office
If you would like to be considered as our clients next Accounts Senior, please register your interest by clicking the Apply Now button. We look forward to hearing from you!
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