At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a diverse portfolio of SME and start-up clients while preparing financial statements and tax returns.
- Company: Fast-growing accountancy practice with a focus on client relationships and professional development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £55,000, hybrid working, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Supportive environment with opportunities to mentor junior colleagues and enhance your skills.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on the financial success of innovative businesses.
- Qualifications: ACA or ACCA-qualified with at least three years' experience in accountancy practice.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
A fast-growing accountancy practice is looking to appoint a qualified Senior Accountant on a permanent, full-time basis. This is a varied, client-facing role involving responsibility for a portfolio consisting primarily of SMEs and start-up businesses. You will prepare statutory accounts, management accounts and corporation tax returns while providing clients with practical financial guidance as their businesses develop.
The position would suit an ACA or ACCA-qualified accountant with at least three years' accountancy practice experience who can manage client assignments, maintain strong relationships with business owners and support junior colleagues.
THE SENIOR ACCOUNTANT ROLE
- Managing a portfolio of SME and start-up clients
- Acting as the principal day-to-day contact for clients
- Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
- Managing accounts assignments from initial records through to completion
- Preparing corporation tax computations and company tax returns
- Producing monthly and quarterly management accounts
- Preparing and reviewing VAT returns
- Reviewing bookkeeping records and balance-sheet reconciliations
- Identifying and resolving errors, discrepancies and accounting queries
- Supporting clients with budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow planning
- Providing clear commentary on financial performance
- Explaining financial information to business owners from non-finance backgrounds
- Identifying potential accounting, tax and commercial issues
- Liaising with HMRC and external advisers when required
- Reviewing work completed by junior members of the team
- Providing coaching, feedback and technical support to less experienced colleagues
- Monitoring client deadlines and ensuring work is completed accurately and efficiently
- Maintaining accurate working papers in accordance with the practice's quality standards
- Supporting managers and partners with advisory projects and complex assignments
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