Accounts Senior

Pro Talent; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking accountancy firm in Aylesbury is looking for an experienced Accounts Senior. This role involves preparing client accounts and tax work, liaising closely with clients, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will be ACCA/ACA qualified with at least 4 years of UK practice experience. Exceptional client relationship skills and a proactive approach are essential. This position offers a varied and rewarding work environment focused on innovation and growth.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years’ experience in UK practice.
• Previous experience at Accounts Senior level.
• Aptitude for business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare client accounts, tax, PAYE, or VAT work.
• Finalise paperwork to meet deadlines.
• Proactively liaise with clients for information.
• Support trainees by providing coaching.
• Assist clients with bookkeeping queries.

Skills

Excellent client relationship skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Strong IT skills

Proactive approach

Education

ACCA/ACA Qualified

Job description

ProTalent are currently working with a successful and forward-thinking accountancy practice in Buckinghamshire to recruit a new Accounts Senior

The firm:

• Fast-growing and dynamic accountancy firm in Buckinghamshire
• Varied, challenging and hugely rewarding Accounts Senior role
• Expert team who work hard to provide exceptional standards
• Strong focus on innovation and technology, and ambitious growth plans

The Accounts Senior role:

Your core responsibilities as an Accounts Senior will include:

• Prepare client accounts, tax, PAYE or VAT based work and identify points for partner to raise with clients and to raise potential for additional services
• Finalise paperwork for dispatch to client and HMRC, meeting deadlines and to a high quality
• Interpretation of tax returns and financial accounts to facilitate effective tax planning
• Proactively liaise with clients to obtain relevant information, ensuring attention to detail
• Monitor own job quality and quantity in line with agreed budgets, meeting these targets and exceeding where possible
• Record own chargeable time and ensure maximum recovery
• Support trainees by providing on the job coaching
• Involvement with audit work as and when required
• Bookkeeping, ledger maintenance, supplier maintenance and management accounts, as and when required
• Prepare client tax returns and advise on tax payable and payment dates
• Assisting clients with accounts software and other bookkeeping queries as required
• Completion of overtime as and when required and attend appropriate courses
• Involvement in client seminars including attendance and set up were required
• Involvement in networking and business generation the guidance of more senior team members

The successful Accounts Senior candidate:

• ACCA/ACA Qualified
• You will have at least 4 years’ UK practice experience
• Previous experience operating at Accounts Senior level
• Create a positive impression with clients and staff
• Excellent client relationship skills
• Aptitude to assist with business development activities
• Highly commercial approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive approach, prepared to go the extra mile
• Strong IT skills
• Enjoy developing more junior staff

Thank you for your interest.