Accounts Senior A varied client-facing accountancy opportunity for someone with accountancy practice experience who can prepare financial statements and corporation tax computations, manage deadlines and support junior colleagues. If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Accountant, Practice Accountant, Senior Practice Accountant, Client Accountant, Senior Client Accountant, Accounts and Tax Accountant, Accounts and Tax Senior, Agricultural Accountant SALARY:
£27,000 - £30,000 FTE + Benefits LOCATION:
You can be based out of the office closest to your home: Dalston, Cumbria, Dumfries, Scotland, Penrith, Cumbria or Workington, Cumbria JOB TYPE:
Full-Time, Permanent (Part-Time Hours will be considered for the right candidate) WORKING HOURS:
Monday to Friday, 37.5 Hours per Week JOB OVERVIEW This is an opportunity to take ownership of varied client accountancy and corporation tax work within a collaborative professional environment. The Accounts Senior prepares financial statements and tax computations while managing workflow, budgets and productivity. Working closely with clients, bookkeepers and internal specialists, the Accounts Senior helps resolve queries, identify tax planning opportunities and maintain secure, accurate records. The Accounts Senior also supports junior colleagues through training and mentoring while contributing to departmental improvement and specialist projects. DUTIES Your duties as the Accounts Senior include: Financial Statements and Corporation Tax:
Prepare and complete financial statements for a range of business enterprises, including corporation tax computations Workflow, Budgets and Productivity:
Plan, manage and prioritise workload, budgets and productivity to meet targets and deadlines Recovery and Non-Chargeable Time:
Aim for recovery of at least 95% and keep non-chargeable time to no more than 5% unless otherwise agreed Quality and Client Queries:
Work efficiently to minimise post-review adjustments and clear client queries proactively ahead of meetings Cross-Team Collaboration:
Work with personal tax, payroll, VAT and tax specialists, financial services and other teams to identify planning opportunities, advice and key points for Relationship Manager Client Support and Tax Planning:
Work with clients and their bookkeepers or financial controllers, identify tax planning opportunities and help ensure year-end cut-off is measured accurately Systems and Data Security:
Use business systems including APS, Virtual Cabinet, Xero, Digita, QuickBooks and Sage while protecting client data and following GDPR requirements Turnaround and Communication:
Complete work within a four-week turnaround period where appropriate, maintain accurate workflow records and communicate to a high professional standard Junior Staff Development:
Assist with training and mentoring junior colleagues, review VAT returns and support the sign-off of
Accounts Senior in London employer: AWD Online
Join a dynamic and supportive team within a large education organisation that prioritises employee growth and wellbeing. With a strong focus on shaping the people strategy, you will benefit from a collaborative work culture, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development while making a meaningful impact across North Somerset and Bristol.
