Accounts Senior

Sheridan Maine London; Tendring; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Maine is recruiting an Accounts Senior for a well-established Ilford chartered accountancy practice. You will manage a diverse portfolio of clients, delivering year-end accounts, management accounts and tax returns while building strong client relationships.

The role offers a supportive, professional environment with clear progression and opportunities to develop technical skills and take on increasing responsibility within the team.

Qualifications

• Strong practice accountancy experience (ideally a minimum of 2 years).
• ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end accounts for a range of clients
• Preparing management accounts and financial reports
• Completing corporation tax and personal tax returns
• Assisting with VAT returns and other compliance work
• Supporting clients with day-to-day accounting queries
• Reviewing accounts prepared by more junior team members
• Liaising directly with clients and developing strong working relationships
• Supporting the wider team with ad hoc accounting and advisory work

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independence

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Accounts Senior - Ilford Chartered Accountancy Practice Full Time, Permanent

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Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with a well-established chartered accountancy practice in Ilford that is looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Senior to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious practice accountant who enjoys working closely with clients and is looking to develop their career within a supportive and professional environment.

As an Accounts Senior, you will take responsibility for a varied portfolio of clients, providing a range of accounting and tax services while building strong, long-term relationships.

Your responsibilities as the Accounts Senior will include:

• Preparing year-end accounts for a range of clients
• Preparing management accounts and financial reports
• Completing corporation tax and personal tax returns
• Assisting with VAT returns and other compliance work
• Supporting clients with day-to-day accounting queries
• Reviewing accounts prepared by more junior team members
• Liaising directly with clients and developing strong working relationships
• Supporting the wider team with ad hoc accounting and advisory work

The successful Accounts Senior will have previous experience working within a UK accountancy practice and will be confident managing a portfolio of clients.

You will ideally have:

• Strong practice accountancy experience (ideally a minimum of 2 years)
• ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a chartered accountancy practice with an established client base and a strong reputation for providing a high-quality, personal service.

The firm offers a supportive environment where you will have the opportunity to develop your technical skills, take on increasing responsibility and progress your career.

If you're an experienced Accounts Senior looking for your next opportunity within a respected accountancy practice, this role offers the chance to work with a varied portfolio of clients while continuing to develop your career.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.