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Accounts Senior

Employer
Workpoint Recruitment Ltd
Location
Egerton, Bolton, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
Sep 26, 2024
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Job Role
Other
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
We are looking for anAccounts Senior to join an established firm of Chartered Accountants providing a range of accountancy and tax services for both businesses and individuals.

The working hours are 9am - 5pm, Mon-Fri (40hrs per week), with flexi working options, including hybrid working arrangements. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with managing a portfolio of SME clients, providing a full range of accounting services, and supporting junior staff. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to advance their career in a supportive, client-focused environment.

Key

Responsibilities:


-Accounts Preparation: Prepare statutory accounts, management accounts, and financial statements for a diverse portfolio of SME clients.

-Client Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as their primary point of contact for all accounting matters.

-Tax Compliance: Prepare and submit VAT returns, corporation tax returns, and personal tax returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations.

-Advisory Services: Provide clients with insightful financial advice, including budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and business planning.

-Software Utilization: Utilize accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage to maintain accurate and up-to-date client records.

-Mentoring and Development: Support and mentor junior team members, providing guidance and reviewing their work to ensure high standards are maintained.

-Compliance: Ensure all work complies with current accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.

-Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with changes in tax legislation, accounting standards, and best practices, and contribute to the firms continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills and Qualifications:

-Experience with SMEs: Proven experience in managing accounts for small to medium-sized businesses across various sectors.

-ACA/ACCA Qualified: Fully qualified with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience in a similar role within an accountancy practice. Will also consider QBE.

-Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102, FRS105 and relevant tax legislation.

-Software Skills: Proficient in accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. IRIS would be preferred but not essential.

-Client-Focused: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information to clients in a clear and accessible manner.

-Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

-Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to addressing client needs and challenges.

-Team Player: Ability to work effectively as part of a team, contributing to a positive and collaborative work environment.

The position offers a competitive salary between £30k - £40k plus performance-related bonuses, flexible working options (including hybrid working arrangements), study support,support for continuous professional development (CPD) etc. If you are an experienced Accounts Senior, please apply, wed like to hear from you.

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