Accounts Senior in Surrey

Accounts Senior
Location: Camberley
Job Type: Full-time, Office-based
Salary: Up to £40,000 (DOE)
Benefits:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Hybrid flexibility
• Flexible approach to personal appointments, supported through a TOIL (Time Off in Lieu) system.
• Death in Service benefit provided.
• 25 days’ annual leave in addition to public holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory and annual accounts from client records for a varied portfolio of clients, including SMEs and limited companies.
• Prepare accounts in accordance with UK GAAP, primarily FRS 102.
• Prepare draft corporation tax computations and CT600 returns.
• Prepare complete year-end accounting files, including supporting schedules for balance sheet figures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, professional requirements and internal procedures.
• Provide ad-hoc accounting and business advisory services to clients.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Manage client expectations and deliver work within agreed deadlines.
• Provide proactive advice and identify opportunities to add value to client relationships.
• Review the work of junior members of the team and provide constructive feedback and guidance.
• Delegate tasks and oversee junior team members where appropriate.
• Mentor trainees and support their professional development.
• Support Managers and Partners with the management of client portfolios.
• Assist with improving internal processes and promoting efficient working practices.
• Prepare clear and well-structured management letters and financial summaries.

Qualifications and Experience

• Recently qualified ACA or ACCA.
• Practical experience gained within public practice is highly desirable.
• Strong experience preparing statutory and annual accounts for SMEs and limited companies.
• Good knowledge of UK GAAP, particularly FRS 102.
• Experience preparing corporation tax computations and CT600 returns.
• Experience reviewing junior staff work and providing guidance.
• Confident working with a varied client portfolio.

Systems ExperienceYou will ideally have experience using:

• Xero
• QuickBooks
• Sage Line 50
• Excel-based cash books
• IRIS (desirable)
• Microsoft Excel and Word
• Microsoft Outlook and other Microsoft Office applications

Personal QualitiesWe are looking for someone who is:

• A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative and supportive, while also able to work independently.
• Highly organised, accurate and attentive to detail.
• Self-motivated, reliable and results-focused.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Resilient and capable of working effectively under pressure.
• Analytical, commercially aware and solution-focused.
• Professional, enthusiastic and approachable.
• Able to build trust and develop strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Committed to delivering high-quality work and excellent client service.
• A strong team player with a positive and proactive attitude.

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