Accounts Senior

Quest Recruitment; Newport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is looking for an Accounts Senior to manage client accounts and support junior colleagues. In this role, you'll prepare Limited company accounts, handle queries, and ensure clients are well-informed. You should have strong experience in limited company accounting and be proficient in accounting software. The role offers 30 days of holiday, life assurance, and professional development support.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Life assurance (2 x salary)

Pension Scheme

ICAEW/ACCA subscriptions paid

On site parking

In house Gym

Qualifications

• Must have a good amount of Limited company accounts experience.
• Ideally a proficient user of Pro Audit and CCH Accounts Production.
• Experience overseeing junior staff in an accounting environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete Limited company accounts.
• Support junior colleagues and manage client queries.
• Maintain communication with management regarding client issues.

Skills

Limited company accounts experience

Proficient user of Xero

Technical communication

Client management skills

Leadership

Tools

Pro Audit

CCH Accounts Production

Job description

The Accounts Senior will be a key member of the Business Advisory Department. They will be the first point of contact for the client and will be responsible for managing the completion of their accounts assignments. They will also be responsible for keeping management up to date on the status of their work.

Job description

As an Accounts Senior, your typical daily duties will include;

• Maintain and develop technical ability by attending webinars and keeping abreast of technical development;
• Preparation and completion of Limited company accounts
• Ability to use Xero, and other accountancy software.
• Ability to reconcile all control accounts
• Supporting junior colleagues with queries;
• Preparation of management accounts;
• Dealing with Ad hoc queries raised by clients
• Being the first point of contact for the client whilst working on their accounts;;
• Keep the manager informed of any issues that arise with the client;
• Raise any potential time overruns with the manager as they are identified;
• Be responsible for clearing review points and addressing any follow up queries until the date the accounts are signed.

Person specifications

• Be approachable to members of the accounts team;
• Clearly explain technical points to the accounts team;
• Must have a good amount of Limited company accounts experience
• Ideally a proficient user of Pro Audit (auto automation) and CCH Accounts Production;
• Experience as senior overseeing juniors;
• Lead by example and instil a sense of professionalism in the team;
• Maintain objectivity, professionalism and independence in client relationship;
• Discuss difficult/contentious matters with the client directly on-site;
• Present yourself in a professional manner to the client at all times, including being appropriately dressed and communicating in an appropriate manner

Working arrangements

The working week: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday); standard office hours are 8.30AM to 5.00PM with flexibility of hours to meet specific work demands and client office hours.

Location: Your work base is our Newport Office. However, you may be required to spend time working at client premises.

Benefits

• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Life assurance (2 x salary)
• Pension Scheme arrangements
• ICAEW/ACCA subscriptions paid
• On site parking
• In house Gym