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For Companies A full time, permanent role based in our Gosforth office.
The role involves preparation of accounts for a variety of client types including limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders. The successful candidate will work with clients from a variety of sectors including engineering, leisure and hospitality, solicitors and charities. The role requires attendance at clients’ sites across the North East.
The successful candidate will be primarily based in our Gosforth office.
Key Responsibilities:
Preparation of accounts from a variety of clients\’ systems – Sage, Xero, QuickBooks etc.
Preparation of corporation tax computations
Actioning queries raised by accounts and tax managers on the accounts and working papers prepared
Finalisation of the accounts following client meetings
Acting as a point of contact for clients for ad hoc queries
Preparation of management accounts and VAT returns
Supervise, train and mentor more junior members of staff
The ideal candidate will:
Be ACA/ACCA/AAT qualified or finalist or be qualified by experience
Ideally have a minimum of 4 years’ experience working in an accounting practice
Have a strong technical knowledge and be up to date with current legislation
Have good training and mentoring skills
Have experience of preparation of year end accounts for owner-managed small to medium businesses including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
Be able to work to tight deadlines and budgets
Be driven and proactive, ensuring that our commitment to providing excellent service levels to our clients is met
Have a good knowledge of accounting software packages such as Sage, QuickBooks and Xero would be advantageous
Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Have good organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail
Be keen to take on additional responsibilities and make recommendations for business and process improvements
Ideally be a driver with own car
What we offer
A competitive salary
Auto enrolment contributory pension scheme
Up to 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
Flexible working hours
Extensive learning and development opportunities
The ability to accrue Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
Accounts Senior / Semi Senior employer: Si Recruitment
Contact Detail:
Si Recruitment Recruiting Team
