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 is recruiting an Accounts Senior near Ferndown, Dorset, to join a forward-thinking firm of Chartered accountants and business advisers. The role reports to the Accounts Manager and offers hybrid working and a busy, varied portfolio of clients.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years' UK practice experience, is studying towards ACCA/ACA/MAAT or qualified, and possesses strong IT skills with Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, IRIS. Excellent communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Studying towards ACCA/ACA/MAAT or Qualified.
• At least 2 years' UK practice experience.
• Excellent IT skills with Microsoft products and accounting packages.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications.

Responsibilities

• Finalise working papers and financial statements for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Provide technical assistance to staff in the accounting team.
• Identify and proactively communicate advisory points with clients.
• Keep up to date with accounting regulations and inform clients of impacts.
• Mentor trainee team members.
• Assist the Accounts Manager and Director in monitoring outstanding work to ensure timely completion.
• Assist clients with accounting software and bookkeeping queries.
• Work with the team to develop and implement improved processes and services.

Skills

Organisational & time management

Verbal & written communications

Commercially aware

Education

ACCA/ACA/MAAT (or Qualified)

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.