Accounts Senior

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

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior. The role involves preparing client accounts and tax work, liaising with clients, and providing coaching to junior staff. Candidates should be ACA/ACCA qualified with at least 4 years' experience in UK practice. Strong client relationship skills and a proactive approach are essential. This position offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of UK practice experience.
• Previous experience at an Accounts Senior level.
• Ability to create positive impressions with clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare client accounts, tax, PAYE or VAT work.
• Finalize paperwork for dispatch to client and HMRC.
• Liaise with clients to obtain relevant information.

Skills

Client relationship management

Business development

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

IT skills

Education

ACCA/ACA Qualification

Job description

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

The firm:

• Fast-growing and dynamic accountancy firm in Cambridge
• 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 under 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.