Senior Accountant

What’s missing from your current role? Does it lack variety, flexibility or progression? Would you love to work with a reputable firm in Widnes that recognises and rewards hard work? This Senior Accountant job in Widnes is a great opportunity for a career-driven candidate who is keen to work with a diverse client portfolio, supporting Managers with complex accounts work, team supervision, and client relations.

We’re looking for someone who can work both autonomously and as a proactive team player; someone with excellent communication skills able to build trusted relationships; someone with solid technical knowledge and a proactive approach to problem solving.

If so, you could benefit from an impressive pay and perks package, continuous learning and development, and a defined route to progression.

Job Purpose:

• Preparation of accounts for a significant client portfolio, monitoring all commercial aspects of portfolio management.
• Preparation of tax returns and computations.
• Liaise directly with clients, proactively handing queries and building trusted relationships.
• Support senior team members with complex accounting issues.
• Monitor commercial aspects of your portfolio, reporting directly to Partners.
• Promote and strive for customer service excellence and set an example to junior staff as a hands-on and proactive Senior Accountant.

About this firm:

Available with a reputable firm in Widnes, this Senior Accountant job is a superb opportunity for a career-driven candidate keen to work with an ambitious firm that recognises and rewards hard work. With an educational working environment and impressive career development opportunities, this highly regarded firm is an employer of choice for accountants at all levels. Enjoying stable growth and with ambitious goals, this experienced team would suit a driven candidate who can support this positive trajectory.

Benefit from:

• £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
• Full time, permanent position
• Generous annual leave
• Enhanced company pension
• Flexible working options
• Continued professional development
• Defined route to progression
• Inclusive company values

Job Requirements:

• Qualified or soon to be qualified with previous UK practice experience.
• Qualified by impressive UK practice experience would also be considered.
• Adept at preparing accounts for small to medium sized entities.
• Experience preparing corporation tax returns.
• Working knowledge of accounting software, including Sage, QuickBooks, cloud software, and CCH.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Self-motivated and able to oversee workflow.
• A team player able to bring out the best in others.
• Confidently mentor junior team members, in a positive and constructive manner.