Accounts/Audit Senior

First Recruitment Services; Edenbridge; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts/Audit Senior to join their friendly team in Edenbridge. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, where you will be responsible for preparing and completing accounts and audits, as well as handling business tax computations. With a focus on professional development, the position provides the possibility for study as part of the benefits package. If you are looking to advance your career in a supportive and reputable firm, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Study support

Parking available

Close to public transport

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounts preparation and audit completion.
• Strong knowledge of tax computations and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and complete accounts/audits at client premises.
• Prepare business tax computations and advise clients promptly.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure timely delivery of information.

Skills

Accounts Preparation

Audit Completion

Financial Reporting

Business Tax Computations

Iris Software

Excel

Sage 50 Accounts

Quickbooks

KashFlow

Xero

Education

Relevant Accounting Qualification

Professional Certification (e.g. ACA, ACCA)

Tools

Iris

Excel

Sage 50 Accounts

Quickbooks

KashFlow

Xero

Job description

• Position: Accounts / Audit Senior
• Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 per annum depending on experience plus very good company benefits. Possibility for study as part of the package.
• Location: Edenbridge, Kent
• Hours: Monday – Friday – 37.5 hours per week. Currently working hybrid but looking to return to the office soon
• Plenty of parking at the office and close to the nearest station.

We are delighted to be working alongside our very established and highly reputable accountancy based client as they seek to recruit an accounts senior to join their busy and friendly team.

Duties:

Accounts / Audit:

• Plan, carry out and assist with the preparation and completion of accounts/audits at client’s premises or at company offices for director or managerial review.
• Amendment and updating of files following director or manager review.
• Completion of periodic and statutory accounts.
• Completion of accounts/audit preparation programmes.
• Completion of money laundering documentation.
• Ensure correct disclosures in accordance with Companies Acts.
• Ensure work is carried out promptly and efficiently within budgets and deadlines.
• Prepare Financial Reporting Review and Benchmarking reports.
• Identify possible improvements to client systems.
• Assisting the Director/Manager in the planning and completion of accounts and audit work.
• Identify opportunities to sell other products or services.
• Identify situations where new systems can be created to simplify and facilitate working practices.

Business/Personal tax:

• Prepare business tax computations (corporate and non-corporate).
• Identify disallowable expenditure.
• Prepare P11D’s.
• Assist/prepare draft personal tax computations or returns.

Main Responsibilities:

• To act in a professional manner at all times to both clients and other team members.
• To produce information for clients or other team members in a timely and efficient manner and within the deadlines set for you by either clients, HMRC, or the Firm.
• To advise your line manager of any important client issues/problems as soon as possible (including any money laundering suspicions).
• Put client information/records away when not using them to ensure confidentiality.
• Not to discuss client affairs outside of the office to ensure client confidentiality.
• Investigation of any matters that need further confirmation by yourself, the directors or a client. This may involve contacting HMRC or other relevant organisations.
• Advising the relevant director of any problems so that they can discuss this with the client if necessary and can respond to any contact from the client on a particular issue.

Computer skills required:

• Experience of using the following computer systems: Iris, Excel, Sage 50 accounts, Word.
• Additionally, there will be some use of Quickbooks, KashFlow or Xero and other packages as appropriate.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a superb business with the potential to progress to a Client Manager role.

Please apply now for immediate consideration! Short listing will take place soon!

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.