Accounts Senior

Reed; England; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Discretionary annual bonus

Full study support

Pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Early Friday close

Job summary

Reed is supporting a dynamic and progressive firm specialising in tailored accountancy and tax advisory services to SMEs, high net worth individuals and multinationals.

The role focuses on statutory accounts, tax computations, bookkeeping and management accounts, with opportunity for growth, training and mentorship. Hybrid working and a discretionary bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified ACA or ACCA is required.
• Around 2 years' experience in practice preferred.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102.
• Experience with CCH, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks and Alphatax is preferred.
• Ability to develop client relationships.
• Hands-on, diligent with strong client interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders to a high standard.
• Prepare corporation tax computations and returns.
• Daily bookkeeping and filing monthly and quarterly VAT returns under all VAT schemes.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts to a high standard.
• Liaise with clients on queries to ensure work is complete.
• Assist with the development and training of junior members of the team.
• Deliver excellent client service.

Skills

Client relationship development

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Part-qualified ACA/ACCA

Tools

CCH

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Alphatax

Job description

Reed is supporting a dynamic and progressive firm that specialises in providing tailored accountancy and tax advisory services to a wide range of clients including SMEs, high net worth individuals and large multinational corporations.

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, they offer numerous opportunities for career advancement and growth, including ongoing training and development programs, mentorship, and exposure to a diverse range of clients and industries.

Key responsibilities of this role include

• Preparation of year end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders to a high standard
• Preparation of corporation tax computations and returns
• Daily bookkeeping and preparing and filing monthly and quarterly VAT returns under all types of VAT schemes
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts to a high standard
• Liaising with clients on queries to ensure work is complete
• Assist with the development and training of junior members of the team
• Deliver excellent client service

Desired skills and experience

• Minimum of part-qualified ACA / ACCA
• Ideally a minimum 2 years' experience working in practice
• Working knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102
• Sound accounting system knowledge and experience of CCH, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks and Alphatax, preferred but not essential
• Ability to develop client relationships
• Hands on, diligent and able to demonstrate excellent client interpersonal skills

Remuneration Package

• Competitive salary, subject to experience
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements including flexi-time and working from home.
• Office closing at 2.30pm every Friday
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Full study support, if required
• Pension scheme
• Free onsite parking