Accounts Senior

Imperium Financial Recruitment; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperium Financial Recruitment is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior in Wilmslow to handle a varied portfolio and work directly with clients while supporting junior colleagues.

The role combines technical accounting work with client contact, offering an opportunity to progress within a busy practice.

Qualifications

• Substantial accounts preparation experience in practice.
• Ability to prepare limited company accounts and meet deadlines.
• Experience communicating with clients clearly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing year-end accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Preparing working papers and ensuring files are ready for review by manager or partner.
• Preparing corporation tax computations and assisting with submissions.
• Reviewing bookkeeping records and VAT returns, and resolving issues.
• Acting as client contact, answering queries and gathering information.
• Managing accounts from initial records to completion and updating clients and colleagues.
• Identifying matters needing further advice and referring to seniors.
• Reviewing work of junior colleagues and providing guidance.
• Maintaining high standards of accuracy, service and timely delivery.

Skills

Accounts preparation

Client communication

Attention to detail

Reviewing junior staff

Education

AAT qualified

ACCA/ACA qualified

Qualified by experience

Job description

Accounts Senior

Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire

Employer: Firm of Chartered Accountants

A busy firm of Chartered Accountants in Wilmslow is looking for an experienced Accounts Senior to join its team. You will take responsibility for a varied portfolio of accounts assignments, work directly with clients and support the development of junior colleagues.

This role would suit someone with strong accountancy practice experience who enjoys combining technical work with client contact.

The role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and reviewing year-end accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Preparing supporting working papers and ensuring files are ready for manager or partner review.
• Preparing corporation tax computations and assisting with related submissions.
• Reviewing bookkeeping records and VAT returns, and resolving any issues identified.
• Acting as a point of contact for clients, answering queries and obtaining the information needed to complete assignments.
• Managing accounts assignments from initial records through to completion, while keeping clients and colleagues informed of progress.
• Identifying matters that require further advice and referring them to the appropriate specialist or senior colleague.
• Reviewing work prepared by junior team members and providing practical guidance.
• Helping to maintain high standards of accuracy, service and timely delivery across the team.

The balance of responsibilities will reflect your experience and the firm's client portfolio.

About you

You will have substantial accounts preparation experience gained within a firm of Chartered Accountants or another accountancy practice. You should be confident preparing limited company accounts, managing deadlines and dealing directly with clients.

You will also have strong technical and organisational skills, a careful approach to reviewing your own work and the ability to explain financial matters clearly. Experience supporting or reviewing the work of junior colleagues would be an advantage.

You may be AAT qualified, ACCA or ACA qualified, or qualified by experience. The firm will place particular value on your practical experience and ability to manage accounts work to a high standard.

The opportunity

You will join a busy Wilmslow practice with the chance to work across a varied client base, build strong client relationships and contribute to the development of the wider team.