Accounts Senior

AWD Online; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime scheme around core hours

Birthday leave and enhanced annual-lea

Ongoing training and development

Group Life Assurance for permanent

Free financial review and staff perks

Job summary

AWD Online is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior to take ownership of varied client accountancy and corporation tax work within a collaborative professional environment. The role involves preparing financial statements and tax computations, mentoring junior colleagues, and ensuring deadlines are met, with strong emphasis on accuracy and client service.

The position offers a full-time, permanent contract with a 37.5-hour week and a salary in the £27,000–£30,000 range plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical ability with a methodical approach and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible team player who can also operate effectively independently
• Ability to manage deadlines and work accurately with attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and corporation tax computations for a range of clients
• Plan, manage and prioritise workload to meet targets and deadlines
• Mentor and support junior colleagues and review work
• Address client queries proactively and maintain accurate records
• Collaborate with tax, payroll and other teams to identify planning opportunities and deliver high-quality service

Job description

Accounts Senior

Accounts SeniorA varied client-facing accountancy opportunity for someone with accountancy practice experience who can prepare financial statements and corporation tax computations, manage deadlines and support junior colleagues. If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Accountant, Practice Accountant, Senior Practice Accountant, Client Accountant, Senior Client Accountant, Accounts and Tax Accountant, Accounts and Tax Senior, Agricultural Accountant

Salary

£27,000 - £30,000 FTE + Benefits

Location

You can be based out of the office closest to your home: Dalston, Cumbria, Dumfries, Scotland, Penrith, Cumbria or Workington, Cumbria

Job Type

Full-Time, Permanent (Part-Time Hours will be considered for the right candidate)

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 37.5 Hours per Week

Job Overview

This is an opportunity to take ownership of varied client accountancy and corporation tax work within a collaborative professional environment. The Accounts Senior prepares financial statements and tax computations while managing workflow, budgets and productivity. Working closely with clients, bookkeepers and internal specialists, the Accounts Senior helps resolve queries, identify tax planning opportunities and maintain secure, accurate records. The Accounts Senior also supports junior colleagues through training and mentoring while contributing to departmental improvement and specialist projects.

Duties

• Financial Statements and Corporation Tax: Prepare and complete financial statements for a range of business enterprises, including corporation tax computations
• Workflow, Budgets and Productivity: Plan, manage and prioritise workload, budgets and productivity to meet targets and deadlines
• Recovery and Non-Chargeable Time: Aim for recovery of at least 95% and keep non-chargeable time to no more than 5% unless otherwise agreed
• Quality and Client Queries: Work efficiently to minimise post-review adjustments and clear client queries proactively ahead of meetings
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with personal tax, payroll, VAT and tax specialists, financial services and other teams to identify planning opportunities, advice and key points for Relationship Manager
• Client Support and Tax Planning: Work with clients and their bookkeepers or financial controllers, identify tax planning opportunities and help ensure year-end cut-off is measured accurately
• Systems and Data Security: Use business systems including APS, Virtual Cabinet, Xero, Digita, QuickBooks and Sage while protecting client data and following GDPR requirements
• Turnaround and Communication: Complete work within a four-week turnaround period where appropriate, maintain accurate workflow records and communicate to a high professional standard
• Junior Staff Development: Assist with training and mentoring junior colleagues, review VAT returns and support the sign-off of account approaches and budgets
• Projects and Improvement: Support specialist projects, help identify ways to improve the department and take responsibility for assigned work
• Professional Standards and Development: Build positive external relationships, support equality, diversity and inclusion, and take part in relevant learning and development

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Build positive external relationships, support equality, diversity and inclusion, and take part in relevant learning and development

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• AT, ACA or ACCA qualified; an accounts-related degree; or qualified by experience
• Previous experience in accountancy practice in a relevant sector
• Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong analytical ability with a methodical approach and problem-solving skills
• Flexible team player who can also operate effectively independently
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work accurately with consistent care and attention to detail
• Strong organisation and time management skills with the ability to manage deadlines
• Ability to demonstrate ambition, professionalism, knowledge, integrity and respect

Desirable

• Previous accountancy experience within the agriculture sector
• Specialist technical knowledge
• Knowledge and experience of Xero, Sage and QuickBooks
• Ability to use initiative and consider the wider consequences of financial decisions and advice
• Professional and confident approach when responding to challenges
• Ability to travel between offices and undertake client home visits if required

Benefits

• Flexitime scheme around core hours
• Birthday leave, a paid charity day and enhanced annual leave with service
• Ongoing training, mentoring and development
• Defined Contribution pension scheme with a 4% employer contribution for eligible jobholders
• Company sick pay scheme outside probation
• Free financial review, staff discounts, rewards and recognition
• Wellbeing and mental health support with a confidential 24/7 advice line
• Free eye tests, refreshments and on-site parking
• Calendar of social events
• Group Life Assurance for permanent employees
• Financial incentives for eligible client and colleague referrals

JOB REF: AWDO-P15269