Accounts Senior

Si Recruitment; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency based in United Kingdom is seeking an experienced accountant to prepare accounts for a variety of client types, including limited companies and sole traders. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/AAT qualified with at least 4 years of experience in an accounting practice. The role involves working to tight deadlines and includes responsibilities such as supervising junior staff and preparing tax computations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Learning and development opportunities

Ability to accrue Time off in Lieu (TOIL)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' experience working in an accounting practice.
• Up to date with current legislation in accounting.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of accounts from clients' systems.
• Preparation of corporation tax computations.
• Training and mentoring junior staff.
• Acting as point of contact for client queries.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Mentoring skills

Proactive attitude

Experience with accounting software

Education

ACA / ACCA / AAT qualified or finalist

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

The role involves preparation of accounts for a variety of client types including limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders. The successful candidate will work with clients from a variety of sectors including engineering, leisure and hospitality, solicitors and charities. The role requires attendance at clients’ sites across the North East.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of accounts from a variety of clients' systems – Sage, Xero, QuickBooks etc.
• Preparation of corporation tax computations
• Actioning queries raised by accounts and tax managers on the accounts and working papers prepared
• Finalisation of the accounts following client meetings
• Acting as a point of contact for clients for ad hoc queries
• Preparation of management accounts and VAT returns
• Supervise, train and mentor more junior members of staff

The ideal candidate will

• Be ACA / ACCA / AAT qualified or finalist or be qualified by experience
• Ideally have a minimum of 4 years’ experience working in an accounting practice
• Have a strong technical knowledge and be up to date with current legislation
• Have good training and mentoring skills
• Have experience of preparation of year end accounts for owner-managed small to medium businesses including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Be able to work to tight deadlines and budgets
• Be driven and proactive, ensuring that our commitment to providing excellent service levels to our clients is met
• Have a good knowledge of accounting software packages such as Sage, QuickBooks and Xero would be advantageous
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Have good organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail
• Be keen to take on additional responsibilities and make recommendations for business and process improvements
• Ideally be a driver with own car

What they offer

• A competitive salary
• Auto enrolment contributory pension scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Flexible working hours
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• The ability to accrue Time off in Lieu (TOIL)