Accounts Senior

Opportunity for an Accounts Senior to join a successful accountancy practice that is looking to build its team. The role will focus on statutory annual accounts preparation, for a varied portfolio of SMEs and limited companies along with ad hoc advisory services.

The firm is looking for an ambitious, recently qualified ACA/ACCA accountant who is looking for a rewarding role within a friendly working environment of an independent accountancy practice.

As Accounts Senior your responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of statutory and annual accounts from records supplied by a range of clients
• Prepare draft business tax computations and CT600 returns
• Prepare the year end accounting files and ensure they are complete, with back up schedules to support balance sheet figures
• Ad-hoc advisory services
• Maintain and build strong working relationships with clients and colleagues and ensure that all communications are conducted in a professional manner
• Manage client expectations, provide proactive advice, and deliver services within agreed timeframes
• Handle client queries promptly and professionally, effectively resolving issues
• Delegating tasks and overseeing and reviewing the work of junior team members and provide guidance
• Mentoring trainees and supporting their professional development
• Supporting Partners and Managers with their client portfolios
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and internal procedures

Please do apply for this Accounts Senior role if you can satisfy the following:

• ACA/ACCA recently qualified (exceptional finalist and qualified by experience applications may be considered)
• Significant experience gained within a UK accountancy practice
• Proficient in the preparation of statutory and annual accounts for a variety of clients including SMEs and limited companies
• Up to date knowledge of accounting standards
• Good general IT skills; MS Office with proficiency in cloud accounting packages (particularly Xero) QuickBooks, Sage L50, IRIS (ideally)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Keen eye for detail
• Able to work under pressure to manage deadlines

Submit your CV for this Accounts Senior role

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a student or graduate visa.

Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.