Accounts Senior

BK Plus; Aldridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm of accountants is seeking an experienced accounts senior to join their Aldridge office. The role involves comprehensive responsibilities including VAT compliance, preparation of accounts for various client types, and direct client interactions. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant accounting qualification or equivalent experience, with strong knowledge of accounting software. An array of employee benefits such as healthcare options and a cycle-to-work scheme are provided.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank holidays

24 Hour GP access

EAP platform

Employee discount scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Death in service

Green car scheme

Free on site parking

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting software including IRIS, Xero, and SAGE is preferred.
• Flexibility, good communication, and strong organizational skills are crucial.
• Team player with administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements for clients including accounts for sole traders and limited companies.
• Manage client VAT compliance using software like Sage and QuickBooks.
• Assist with self-assessment tax returns and company secretarial matters.

Skills

Communication

Administration

Organizational

Teamwork

Education

ACA/ACCA/AAT qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

IRIS Accountancy Suite

Xero

SAGE 50

SAGE Business Cloud

Microsoft Office

CCH

Job description

An opportunity has arisen at a dynamic, expanding firm of accountants, within its office in Aldridge for an accounts senior. This challenging, demanding and exciting role would be an ideal opportunity for a Practice experienced ACA/ACCA/AAT however qualification by experience would also be considered.

Brief Job Description

Duties will include:

• VAT-compliance with various MTD compatible software providers including Sage, Xero and QuickBooks.
• Software support for clients on the above.
• Preparation of income statements for income from property and small sole trades.
• Preparation of accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. This will be from varying levels of completeness/records.
• Preparation of management accounts.
• Reviewing client’s books to ensure compliance with VAT and other legal requirements.
• Supporting colleagues with one off assignments including analysis, audit/assurance testing etc.
• Preparation of self-assessment tax returns.
• Preparation of individual, business and company tax computations.
• Company secretarial matters including confirmation statements for clients.
• Liaising with clients directly by email, phone and in person meetings at the office or their premises.
• Assisting clients in the future with the introduction of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.
• Strict adherence to client and business confidentiality and strong ethics.

Requirements for the role

• A good working knowledge of IRIS Accountancy Suite, Xero, SAGE 50, SAGE Business Cloud, Microsoft Office and CCH is preferable.
• You will possess good communication, administration and organisational skills, and you must be a flexible team player.

In return BK Plus will offer the following benefits:

• 25 days holiday + Bank holidays
• 24 Hour GP access
• EAP platform
• Employee discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Death in service
• Green car scheme
• Free on site parking

Diversity & Inclusion at BK Plus

At BK Plus, inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We have an authentic focus on inclusion, enabling our people to feel they can bring their whole self to work and ensuring everyone feels supported, respected and confident to make a valuable contribution to our company and to our clients.