SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

My client are a fast-growing, award-winning accountancy firm committed to providing exceptional accounting and advisory services to our clients. As they embark on an exciting phase of growth, they are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles, financial analysis and regulatory compliance, alongside excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They will be responsible for managing client relationships, providing financial guidance, alongside the preparation of accounts, CT600, personal tax returns for companies, partnerships and sole traders.

You’ll have direct management of a portfolio of clients which will involve regular meetings, liaising with other departments on client matters, contact with HMRC and other professional firms, dealing with client queries and ad hoc work such as forecasting, management accounts and budgeting, and working towards targets on a monthly basis and ensuring systems and processes are followed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Dealing with client queries
• Dealing with HMRC and other professional firms
• Provide forecasts, references, management accounts and budgeting where applicable
• Preparing, review and submit all Company Accounts and Personal Tax Returns
• Explaining services to new and existing clients
• Being the primary point of contact for a portfolio of clients to build and maintain strong relationships
• Helping systemise client’s business functions and remove inefficiencies
• Managing and training junior team members
• Finding new ways to improve and ensure internal culture and standards are regularly promoting our brand values across the team and the business
• Keeping up to date with changes in legislation
• Accountable for delivering high quality, accurate work and that risk management requirements are complied with
• Reporting directly to department heads.

What’s in it for you?

• Study support package
• Working with a growing company with the opportunity to progress in your career
• A diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is respected and valued

• Enjoy true flexibility with hybrid working policy and core working hours
• From additional holiday entitlements, "me days", and private medical healthcare, to enhanced maternity benefits

• Join their journey towards carbon neutrality with eco-friendly initiatives and benefits

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in an accounts and client facing role
• Currently studying no less than ACA Certificate/ACCA Applied Skills level
• Relevant accounting experience in a similar role
• Proficiency in using accounting software and MS Office applications, particularly Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities to priorities tasks and meet deadlines
• Solid understanding of compliance requirements
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a team
• High ethical standards and commitment to maintaining confidentiality
• Solid understanding of the client’s business to enable you to suggest improvements to their business and operations