Accounts Senior

Reed; Wimborne Minster; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Holiday purchase option

Company pension

Flexible career growth opportunities

Free parking

Job summary

REED Practice are recruiting an Accounts Senior for a forward-thinking firm near Ferndown, Dorset. Hybrid working and full-time hours offer a dynamic environment to lead a varied client portfolio and develop the accounts team.

Seeking candidates with at least 2 years UK practice experience, studying toward ACCA/ACA/MAAT or qualified, plus strong IT skills in Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, and IRIS.

Qualifications

• Studying towards Professional qualification e.g., ACCA/ACA/MAAT (or Qualified)
• At least 2 years' UK practice experience.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Highly commercial approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent IT skills - Microsoft products, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, IRIS.

Responsibilities

• Finalise working papers and financial statements for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Provide technical assistance to members of staff in the accounting team.
• Identify & proactively communicate advisory points with clients.
• Keep up to date with any changes in accounting regulations and ensure clients are made aware of the impact of these.
• Mentor trainee members of the team.
• Assist the Accounts Manager & Director in the monitoring of outstanding client work and to ensure work is completed by the accounting team in a timely manner.
• Assisting clients with accounting software and other bookkeeping queries as required.
• Work with other team members to develop & implement improved processes and services.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Time management

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Excellent IT skills

Education

ACCA/ACA/MAAT (or Qualified)

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

IRIS

Job description

REED Practice are recruiting an Accounts Senior for a forward-thinking firm of Chartered accountants and business advisers near to Ferndown, Dorset. This is an exciting long-term opportunity for you to join a dynamic accounts team, reporting to the Accounts Manager. If you are looking for a role within a forward-thinking business, being involved with a variety of interesting projects and working with a great team then please read on

Accounts Senior (at least 2 years experience within an Accountancy Practice)

Part Qualified / Qualified

Salary £30,000 - £40,000 per annum

Hybrid Working / Flexible working

Full Time

Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Finalise working papers and financial statements for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Provide technical assistance to members of staff in the accounting team.
• Identify & proactively communicate advisory points with clients.
• Keep up to date with any changes in accounting regulations and ensure clients are made aware of the impact of these.
• Mentor trainee members of the team.
• Assist the Accounts Manager & Director in the monitoring of outstanding client work and to ensure work is completed by the accounting team in a timely manner.
• Assisting clients with accounting software and other bookkeeping queries as required.
• Work with other team members to develop & implement improved processes and services.

Requirement

• Studying towards Professional qualification e.g., ACCA/ACA/MAAT (or Qualified)
• At least 2 years' UK practice experience.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Highly commercial approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent IT skills - Microsoft products, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, IRIS.

Benefits:

• Flexible working.
• Holiday purchase option.
• Company pension.
• Flexible career growth opportunities.
• Free parking and working in a brand-new modern office.