Accounts Senior

Reed; Ferndown; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Holiday purchase option

Company pension

Flexible career growth opportunities

Free parking and modern office

Job summary

REED Practice are recruiting an Accounts Senior for a forward-thinking firm of Chartered accountants and business advisers near to Ferndown, Dorset. This exciting long-term opportunity offers a diverse client portfolio and a dynamic accounts team, reporting to the Accounts Manager.

Key duties include finalising working papers and financial statements, providing technical support, mentoring trainees, and helping implement improved processes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years UK practice experience required.
• Studying towards professional qualification or qualified.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Finalise working papers and financial statements for a diverse client portfolio.
• Provide technical assistance to accounting team members.
• Identify and communicate advisory points with clients.
• Stay updated with accounting regulations and inform clients of impacts.
• Mentor trainee team members.
• Support Accounts Manager and Director to monitor work progress.
• Assist clients with bookkeeping queries and software support.
• Collaborate to implement improved processes and services.

Skills

Organised

Communication skills

Team mentoring

Education

ACCA/ACA/MAAT (or Qualified)

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

IRIS

Job description

REED Practice are recruiting an Accounts Senior for a forward-thinking firm of Chartered accountants and business advisers near to Ferndown, Dorset. This is an exciting long-term opportunity for you to join a dynamic accounts team, reporting to the Accounts Manager. If you are looking for a role within a forward-thinking business, being involved with a variety of interesting projects and working with a great team then please read on

Accounts Senior (at least 2 years experience within an Accountancy Practice)

Part Qualified / Qualified

Salary £30,000 - £40,000 per annum

Hybrid Working / Flexible working

Full Time

Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Finalise working papers and financial statements for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Provide technical assistance to members of staff in the accounting team.
• Identify & proactively communicate advisory points with clients.
• Keep up to date with any changes in accounting regulations and ensure clients are made aware of the impact of these.
• Mentor trainee members of the team.
• Assist the Accounts Manager & Director in the monitoring of outstanding client work and to ensure work is completed by the accounting team in a timely manner.
• Assisting clients with accounting software and other bookkeeping queries as required.
• Work with other team members to develop & implement improved processes and services.

Requirement

• Studying towards Professional qualification e.g., ACCA/ACA/MAAT (or Qualified)
• At least 2 years’ UK practice experience.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Highly commercial approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent IT skills - Microsoft products, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, IRIS.

Benefits:

• Flexible working.
• Holiday purchase option.
• Company pension.
• Flexible career growth opportunities.
• Free parking and working in a brand-new modern office.