Accounts Senior

We are seeking an Accounts Senior to join the supportive team of a growing and ambitious firm of accountants. This firm takes pride in going above and beyond for its clients but also in developing and progressing its team members.

Along with a competitive salary the successful candidate will be offered a good benefits package including flexible, hybrid working, early finish on Fridays, discretionary bonus, study support if required, pension, free onsite parking, social events and access to the firm's corporate rewards scheme.

• Preparation of year end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders to a high standard
• Preparation of corporation tax computations and returns
• Daily bookkeeping and preparing and filing monthly and quarterly VAT returns under all types of VAT schemes
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts to a high standard
• Liaising with clients on queries to ensure work is complete
• Assist with the development and training of junior members of the team
• Deliver excellent client service
• Ad-hoc work to support the Managers

• AAT qualified and a minimum of part-qualified ACA / ACCA
• Minimum 2 years' experience working in practice within the UK
• Working knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102
• Knowledge of CCH, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks and Alphatax, preferred but not essential
• Ability to develop client relationships
• Hands on, diligent and able to demonstrate excellent client interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi-task
• Good attention to detail
• Proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under own initiative and to tight deadlines

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 graduate visa.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.