Senior Accountant

My client is looking to recruit a Senior Accountant to join their expanding practice. This role will cover a range of responsibilities in a variety of different areas of bookkeeping, accounts preparation and tax. The position is a full time role but they will consider part-time on a pro-rata basis. Your role will cover: * Preparation, calculation and submission of Corporation Tax Returns to HMRC. * Preparation, calculation and submission of Self-Assessment Returns to HMRC. * Bookkeeping via a variety of digital systems. * Preparation, calculation and submission of VAT returns to HMRC. * Preparation of management accounts. * Preparation of annual financial statements. * Liaising with clients. * Operating with a regular portfolio of clients. Qualifications and skills: * A good set of IT skills, with experience and familiarity with Microsoft Office products, accounts, tax and bookkeeping software, preferably with good experience of Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, FreeAgent and IRIS /Digita. * Good communication skills, able to confidently liaise with clients by telephone, e-mail and face to face. * Good organisational skills. * Able to work as both individually and within a team. * Preference will be given to candidates with experience within public practice. * Preference will be given to candidates with AAT or above qualifications. Benefits: * Company pension * On-site parking * Referral programme Schedule: * Monday to Friday 9-5pm Experience: * accounting: 3 years Work Location: Office work Only relevant practice candidates will be contacted