Description
Senior Accountant | Accountancy Practice
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 | Full-time | Hybrid Working
Are you an experienced Senior Accountant looking to take the next step in your career within a progressive and forward-thinking accountancy practice?
Our client is looking to recruit a confident and capable Senior Accountant to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in practice who enjoys managing client relationships, overseeing accounts and tax work, and supporting the development of junior team members.
The successful candidate will play an important role in the day-to-day running of client assignments, while also contributing to the continued development and improvement of the practice.
The Role
- Managing a varied portfolio of clients and acting as their main point of contact.
- Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and corporation tax returns.
- Dealing with a range of technical accounting and taxation queries.
- Ensuring work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Reviewing the work of junior members of the team and providing guidance and support.
- Assisting with the training and development of colleagues.
- Managing assignments from start to finish and ensuring a high standard of service.
- Identifying opportunities to improve internal processes and working practices.
- Making effective use of accounting software and technology to improve efficiency.
The Ideal Candidate
- ACA or ACCA qualified.
- Several years' experience working within a UK accountancy practice.
- Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and taxation.
- Experience managing a portfolio of clients.
- Confident reviewing accounts and supporting more junior colleagues.
- Good working knowledge of cloud accounting software such as Xero or QuickBooks.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
What's on Offer?
- Salary of £40,000 – £50,000, depending on experience.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Full-time, permanent opportunity.
- Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio.
- A supportive and progressive working environment.
- Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.
- The opportunity to contribute ideas and have an input into how the practice operates.
If you are an experienced practice accountant looking for a new challenge within a progressive firm, we would be keen to hear from you.
