At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage client portfolios, prepare accounts, and provide financial advice in a dynamic environment.
- Company: A growing accountancy practice in Dunstable with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive salary, pension scheme, and 28 days holiday.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced team and make a real impact on clients' financial success.
- Qualifications: 5 years of experience in accountancy; ACA, ACCA, or CIMA preferred.
A new opportunity has arisen within a small but growing Accountancy Practice in Dunstable. This innovative practice is seeking a Senior Accountant to work under the directors, ensuring efficient portfolio management, and to help push the practice forward.
In this role, you should be an all-rounder handling accounts prep, tax returns, reviewing accounts, and more. The practice holds a fast-paced and energetic environment that would suit an ambitious accountant seeking a new challenge.
Senior Accountant Job Responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of clients, acting as their main point of contact and building strong working relationships.
- Prepare year-end accounts and statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
- Prepare and review personal, partnership, and corporation tax returns.
- Complete VAT returns, bookkeeping, and bank reconciliations where required.
- Handle accounts production from initial bookkeeping through to finalisation and submission.
- Provide clients with general accounting, tax, and business advice.
- Liaise directly with HMRC and Companies House where required.
- Review work completed by junior members of the team and provide guidance and support.
- Identify tax planning opportunities and areas where clients could improve their financial position.
- Assist with management accounts, cash-flow forecasts, and other ad-hoc financial reporting.
- Ensure all client work is completed accurately and within relevant deadlines.
- Assist with the onboarding of new clients and maintain accurate client records.
- Support the wider practice with ad-hoc projects and assignments as required.
Senior Accountant Job Requirements:
- ACA or ACCA or CIMA qualifications are beneficial. Part qualified or QBE candidates can also be considered.
- A minimum of 5 years experience in Accountancy Practice.
- Must be able to comfortably commute to Dunstable.
- Should have excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
- Prior experience across different accounting software.
Senior Accountant Salary & Benefits:
- Salary depending on experience, likely ranging from £38,000-£50,000.
- Full time or part time position, hours can be flexible.
- Excellent office environment and culture.
- Progression opportunities available within a growing firm.
- Auto-enrolment to pension scheme, and standard sick pay.
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.
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