Accounts Senior - ACA or ACCA Qualified

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing accountancy firm in Central London is seeking an experienced individual to join their accounts team. You will spend time on year-end and management accounts, prepare accurate draft accounts, and support clients with financial advice. The ideal candidate is ACA or ACCA qualified, experienced in full accounts production, and proficient in accounting software like Sage and QuickBooks. This position offers a salary up to £55,000, hybrid working options, and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Extensive benefits package

Hands-on training

Personal development support

Qualifications

• Experience in full accounts production from basic prime books to computerized accounting packages.
• Ability to guide and review the work of trainees.
• Knowledge of Pro-Audit and CCH desirable.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate draft accounts and working papers.
• Prepare accounts from various client records.
• Act as a key client contact for financial advice.
• Preparation of VAT returns and management accounts.

Skills

Full accounts production

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multi-task and work to budgets

Education

Fully qualified ACA or ACCA

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Our Client

This growing accountancy firm in Central London works with a diverse portfolio of clients including small and medium sized privately owned limited companies, LLP's, partnerships and sole traders.

Job Description

In this role in the accounts team, up to 50% of time will be spent on year end accounts and 50% on management accounts.

• Produce accurate draft accounts with minimal outstanding queries together with well-presented working papers, in a timely and methodical manner.
• Prepare accounts from a wide variety of client records ranging from basic prime books and records through to computerised accounting packages.
• Act as a key client contact for a diverse portfolio of clients, providing advice and support on financial matters.
• Guide and review the work of trainees and junior team members, for accuracy and completeness.
• Preparation of VAT returns.
• Preparation of management accounts.
• Utilise accounting software and tools to streamline operations and reporting.

The Successful Applicant

• Fully qualified ACA or ACCA.
• Able to demonstrate wide experience and competency in full accounts production from basic prime books and records through to computerised accounting packages.
• Ability to multi-task and work to budgets.
• Fully conversant with Sage and QuickBooks software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Desirable: Knowledge of Pro-Audit, CCH and Microsoft Office Products, in particular Excel software.

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £55,000.
• Hybrid working available.
• Extensive benefits and perks package.
• You will receive hands on training, personal development and support.