Senior Accountant- accountancy practice

When it comes to a positive and supportive working environment, interesting work, strong client relationships and a stellar reputation – size doesn’t matter!

Reed Practice are absolutely delighted to have been engaged again by a small but mighty accountancy firm in the West Suffolk region to recruit a Senior Accountant.

If you are ambitious – there’s room for progression and promotion despite their size – experienced of working in a practice firm – you’ll need to hit the ground running – and enjoy working with a smile on your face – this team enjoy what they do and it shows with the friendly atmosphere, then read on.

We are recruiting for a Senior Accountant to take responsibility for the completion of various general practice assignments, including year-end accounts, VAT returns in addition to personal and business tax compliance work.

Tasks will consist of:

• Preparation of financial statements for companies, sole traders and partnerships, including the associated business tax compliance work.
• Review and prepare VAT and self-assessment tax returns.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations, both internally and to our clients.
• Assisting with detailed and complex work on assignments when necessary.
• Accountable for job budgets and ensuring that work is completed efficiently, and that actual time is compared to budget. Providing explanations for any variances will also be essential.
• Generally ensuring that the firm’s quality assurance procedures are maintained, and that client care is satisfactory.

Due to the nature of this highly important post within the firm, we are looking only for those with:

• ACA, ACCA qualification, or qualified by experience. – training and knowledge gained within an accountancy practice working to UK regulations.
• Proven understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Strong knowledge of software and financial reporting systems such as Xero, Quickbooks, Sage and / or Iris.
• Some knowledge of payroll would be an advantage but not essential.

You will possess all the necessary personal attributes to be successful in an accountancy firm – analytical, solutions-minded, high attention to detail, effective in communicating financial terms to those not in finance and strong inter-personal abilities.

Contact Natalie Harden at Reed to have an initial conversation or apply now.