Accounts Senior

ACCA Careers; Chatham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

ACCA Careers is seeking an Accounts Senior in Chatham to oversee client portfolios for individuals and owner-managed businesses. You will prepare accounts, CT returns, and VAT, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

The role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, and clear pathways for career development within a professional services environment.

Qualifications

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• A professional qualification such as ACCA or ACA.
• Proven experience in a similar role within the professional services industry.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor junior staff.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting standards and financial regulations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Controlling a portfolio of clients comprising individuals and owner managed businesses.
• Preparation of accounts for companies, partnerships, LLPs and sole traders.
• Preparation of corporation tax returns and computations.
• Preparation of partnership tax returns and adjusted profit computations.
• Preparation of personal tax returns and computations.
• Review of VAT returns.
• Use of online accounting packages.
• Ensure the implementation of all relevant client work ensuring effective team workflow.
• Arrange & lead accounts planning meetings so as to maximise implementation of immediate resources.
• Ensure completion of processing for clients in other managers/senior manager/director portfolios.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Mentoring juniors

Accounting standards

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/ACA qualification

Tools

Online accounting packages

Job description

Seeking an Accounts Senior to provide top-tier accounting and financial services within the professional services industry. The candidate will play an integral role in the accounting and finance department based in Chatham, ensuring clients' financial matters are handled with expertise.

Client Details

Our client is a large organisation with a national presence in the UK, dedicated to providing the highest quality of professional services. They pride themselves on their commitment to delivering exceptional customer service, and are highly regarded for their comprehensive suite of services.

Description

• Controlling a portfolio of clients comprising individuals and owner managed businesses
• Preparation of accounts for companies, partnerships, LLP's and sole traders
• Preparation of corporation tax returns and computations
• Preparation of partnership tax returns and adjusted profit computations
• Preparation of personal tax returns and computations
• Review of VAT returns
• Use of online accounting packages
• Ensure the implementation of all relevant client work ensuring effective team workflow
• Arrange & lead accounts planning meetings so as to maximise implementation of immediate resources
• Ensure completion of processing for clients in other managers/senior manager/director portfolios

Profile

A Successful Accounts Senior Should Have

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• A professional qualification such as ACCA or ACA.
• Proven experience in a similar role within the professional services industry.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor junior staff.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting standards and financial regulations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with clients.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary range of £35,000 - £45,000 GBP.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Hybrid working.
• Significant career development and growth opportunities.