ProTalent are currently working with a successful and forward-thinking accountancy practice in Bedford to recruit a new Accounts Senior.
The firm:
* Fast-growing and dynamic accountancy firm in Bedford
* Varied, challenging and hugely rewarding Accounts Senior role
* Expert team who work hard to provide exceptional standards
* Strong focus on innovation and technology, and ambitious growth plans
The Accounts Senior role:
Your core responsibilities as an Accounts Senior will include:
* Prepare client accounts, tax, PAYE or VAT based work and identify points for partner to raise with clients and to raise potential for additional services.
* Finalise paperwork for dispatch to client and HMRC, meeting deadlines and to a high quality.
* Interpretation of tax returns and financial accounts to facilitate effective tax planning.
* Proactively liaise with clients to obtain relevant information, ensuring attention to detail.
* 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.
* Involvement with audit work as and when required.
* Bookkeeping, ledger maintenance, supplier maintenance and management accounts, as and when required.
* Prepare client tax returns and advise on tax payable and payment dates.
* Assisting clients with accounts software and other bookkeeping queries as required.
* Completion of overtime as and when required and attend appropriate courses.
* Involvement in client seminars including attendance and set up where required.
* Involvement in networking and business generation under the guidance of more senior team members.
The successful Accounts Senior candidate:
* ACCA/ACA Qualified.
* You will have at least 3 years’ UK practice experience.
* Previous experience operating at Accounts Senior level.
* Create a positive impression with clients and staff.
* Excellent client relationship skills.
* Aptitude to assist with business development activities.
* Highly commercial approach.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* A proactive approach, prepared to go the extra mile.
* Strong IT skills.
* Enjoy developing more junior staff.
Thank you for your interest.
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