Accounts Senior

Kelly; Holsworthy; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent accountancy firm in Holsworthy is seeking an Accounts Senior to join their team. This full-time role involves preparing financial statements, managing tax computations, and providing bookkeeping services. The ideal candidate should be AAT qualified or have comparable experience. The position offers competitive remuneration and various flexible working options.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to Westfield Rewards and Health scheme

24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme helpline

Flexible benefits including Buy and Sell holiday

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Qualifications

• Experience working at an Accounts Senior or Semi-Senior level.
• Proficient in bookkeeping and management accounting services.
• Experienced in accounts preparation for limited and unincorporated businesses.

Responsibilities

• Preparing financial statements and tax computations.
• Maintaining accounting records for clients.
• Filing Companies House and HM Revenue & Customs documents.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

IT proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification

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Job Type: Full time
Job Location: Holsworthy
Salary: Competitive
We are looking for an Accounts Senior to join our clients Holsworthy office on a permanent basis.

• Up to 36.25 hours / 5 days per week (part time, flexible and hybrid working is available).
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 25 days plus bank holidays after 3 years’ service.
• Annual salary review.
• Death in service 3 x annual salary.
• Access to Westfield Rewards and Health scheme.
• 24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme helpline.
• Flexible benefits including Buy and Sell holiday, Cycle to Work, Payroll Charity Giving and Private Medical Insurance.
• Introducing clients and team member commission schemes.
• Pension 3% rising to 4% (but matched up to 6% after 4 years’ service).
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay after one years’ service.
• Opportunity to carry over 1 week’s holiday into the following holiday year.

Main Duties

• Preparing financial statements for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders up to the audit threshold.
• Preparation of personal and corporate tax computations and returns.
• Providing bookkeeping and management accounting services.
• Working as part of the digital services team supporting the delivery of app research and recommendation engagements based upon the Xero app ecosystem.
• Filing Companies House and HM Revenue & Customs documents on client’s behalf.
• Ensuring that accounting records for clients are maintained and kept up to date.
• Dealing with the preparation and completion of quarterly VAT returns.
• Comply with internal policies and procedures, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• General admin duties to provide support to the Partner, Director, Managers, and the office.

Attributes, Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Ideally the successful candidate will have the following attributes, skills, experience, and qualifications:

• Outgoing, socially confident, and emotionally controlled.
• A positive attitude, friendly and approachable.
• Resilient, able to multi-task and work independently / flexibly.
• Adaptable, organised, and conscientious.
• Takes the initiative, ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Discreet, professional and team orientated in approach.
• Good working knowledge of general IT Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Social Media programmes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven accuracy and an eye for detail.
• Ability to present information effectively and concisely in emails and documents.
• Experience of working at an Accounts Senior or Semi-Senior level in an accountancy practice. AAT qualified however part qualified or qualified by experience is also considered.
• Previous experience in accounts preparation for limited companies and unincorporated businesses.
• AAT qualified however part qualified or qualified by experience is also considered.

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As an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.