Senior Accountant

Job Description

My Client seeks a highly skilled senior accountant to join our award-winning accountancy practice in a client-facing role. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance, alongsideexcellent communication and interpersonal skills. They will be responsible for managing client relationships, and providing financial guidance, alongside the preparation of accounts, CT600, and personal tax returns for companies, partnerships, and sole traders.You’ll have direct management of a portfolio of clients which will involve regular meetings, liaising with other departments on client matters, contact with HMRC and other professional firms, dealing with client queries, and ad hoc work such as forecasting,management accounts, and budgeting.Working towards targets monthly and ensuring systems and processes are followed.The salary bracket for this role is £45,000 - £47,000 - DOE.The benefits of working with our clientThey pride themselves on being a diverse and progressive organisation who are always striving to grow and improve. They respect and admire their team and are forever looking for new ways to enhance the team bonding experience which makes up the foundationof who and what they are.When you join their close-knit and family-orientated team, they put a great deal of emphasis on personal development and training, providing you with the skill set and education to enable you to progress up the company ladder.They also have a heavy focus on staff mental wellbeing and do all we can to make sure you’re in a good head space, and if needed are always free to talk to about your troubles, concerns, or issues. This also relates to their generous flexibility in the workplace,working around your personal needs to accommodate your lifestyle and responsibilities.By joining our client, you’re joining a family and one that will take care of you while allowing you to strive and learn to take you to the next level in your burgeoning career.Why Choose Our Client We’re not just an accountancy firm; we’re a family.Our Culture Pillars:

• A positive, solution-focused environment.
• Personal responsibility, accountability, and integrity at all levels.
• Every role adds value, shaping our firm’s performance.
• A balanced work environment: relaxed yet professional, creative yet urgent.
• Commitment to personal growth and development.
• Respectful communication and problem-solving.
• Upholding our values and performance standards.

Your Growth Journey

• Growth and Development: Embrace personal accountability and benefit from our award-winning training and continuous learning opportunities.
• Collaborative Culture: Thrive in an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and teamwork.
• Studying: Benefit from our study support program, course fee coverage, and paid study leave.
• Career Progression: Aim high with our bespoke development and coaching program. Many of our directors began as juniors!

Your Well-being Matters:

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid working policy and core working hours.
• Your Health: From additional holiday entitlements, "me days", and private medical healthcare, to enhanced maternity benefits, we’ve got you covered.
• Your Voice: We value your feedback and encourage open communication through various platforms.
• Respect: A diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is respected and valued.
• Sustainability: Join our journey towards carbon neutrality with eco-friendly initiatives and benefits.

Your success is our triumph. We’re committed to providing an environment where you can flourish, make an impact, and be a part of something bigger. Ready to embark on a fulfilling career journey Join us!Responsibilities & Duties

• Dealing with client queries
• Dealing with HMRC and other professional firms
• Provide forecasts, references, management accounts, and budgeting where applicable
• Preparing, reviewing and submit all Company Accounts and Personal Tax Returns
• Explaining services to new and existing clients. i.e. Advisory, Cloud, Audit, Tax, including providing training on software if necessary
• Being the primary point of contact for a portfolio of clients to build and maintain strong relationships
• Helping systemise client’s business functions and remove inefficiencies
• Managing and training junior team members
• Finding new ways to improve and ensure our internal culture and standards are regularly promoting our brand values across the team and the business
• Keeping up to date with changes in legislation
• Promoting their company vision
• Accountable for delivering high quality, accurate work and that risk management requirements are complied with
• Proactively seeking client referrals and understanding all their service offerings
• Reporting directly to department heads.

Skills & Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA-qualified
• Relevant accounting experience in a similar role
• Proficiency in using accounting software and MS Office applications, particularly Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities to priorities tasks and meet deadlines
• Solid understanding of compliance requirements
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a team
• High ethical standards and commitment to maintaining confidentiality
• Solid understanding of the client’s business to enable you to suggest improvements to their business and operations

Required skills

• Advisory
• Statutory Accounts
• Tax
• VAT
• Accounts
• client mangement
• Reviewing work