Accounts Senior

Four Squared; Worcester, Droitwich Spa; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Job summary

Four Squared is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior for the Business Services team in Worcestershire, offering a hybrid, full-time role with study support. The ideal candidate will own client work and deliver high-quality year-end accounts, financial statements and tax computations, while guiding Associates.

You will manage a portfolio, ensure deadlines are met, and collaborate with the team to maintain SLAs and accurate reporting. Xero experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified ACA/ACCA or QBE with experience in client work.
• Proven ability to deliver year-end accounts, financial statements and tax computations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and processing of financial information for a client portfolio.
• Prepare year-end accounts, statutory financial statements and tax computations.
• Prepare or review monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Review VAT, CIS and MTD returns and support with client training on Xero.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Initiative

Technology adaptability

Education

Part-qualified ACA/ACCA

QBE (Qualified by Experience)

Tools

Xero

Job description

Accounts Senior

Part-Qualified ACA/ACCA or QBE

Worcester or Droitwich

Full time - hybrid

Study support

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Accounts Senior to join our clients Business Services team. This role is ideal for a part-qualified ACA/ACCA accountant or a qualified-by-experience professional who enjoys taking ownership of client work and delivering high-quality year-end accounts, financial statements and tax computations.

You will play a key role in ensuring client work is completed efficiently, accurately and in line with agreed service level agreements, while supporting and reviewing the work of Associates.

Primary Purpose of the Role

• To oversee the preparation and processing of financial information
• To take responsibility for the preparation of year-end accounts, statutory financial statements and tax computations
• To ensure Service Level Agreements are met across your client portfolio

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, reporting directly to the Client Manager
• Proactively ensure all work is completed accurately and to agreed deadlines
• Review the work of Associates and provide guidance and support as required
• Preparation of:
  • Year-end statutory accounts
  • Financial statements
  • Corporation tax and income tax computations
• Preparation or review of monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Review and submission of VAT, CIS and MTD returnsProvide client support as required, including training and support with Xero
• Raise bills for your own client portfolio
• Work closely with other members of the Business Services team
• Optional line management responsibilities for Associates
• Attendance at college where applicable if studying towards qualifications

Person Specification

Essential

• Part-Qualified ACA / ACCA or Qualified by Experience (QBE)
• Excellent organisational skills
• Good communication skills with both clients and colleagues
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise
• Can work to deadlines
• Can work on own initiative
• Can work with and adapt around various forms of technology
• Can demonstrate an ability to innovate and share ideas