Busines Services Senior

Pro Talent; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in accountancy is seeking a talented Accounts Senior to join their dynamic team in Ipswich. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with clients, prepare accounts, and contribute to tax planning while working in a fast-paced environment. The firm prides itself on its innovative approach and commitment to exceptional service standards. As an Accounts Senior, you will play a crucial role in supporting clients and mentoring junior staff, ensuring that you not only meet but exceed expectations. If you are passionate about accountancy and eager to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA qualified with at least 4 years of UK practice experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare client accounts and tax-related work while ensuring high quality.
• Proactively liaise with clients for effective information gathering.

Skills

Client relationship skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Business development

Education

ACCA/ACA Qualified

Minimum MAAT

Tools

Accounts software

Job description

ProTalent are currently working with a successful and forward-thinking accountancy practice in Ipswich to recruit a new Accounts Senior.

The firm:

• Fast-growing and dynamic accountancy firm in Ipswich
• Varied, challenging and hugely rewarding Accounts Senior role
• Expert team who work hard to provide exceptional standards
• Strong focus on innovation and technology, and ambitious growth plans

The Accounts Senior role:

Your core responsibilities as an Accounts Senior will include:

• Prepare client accounts, tax, PAYE or VAT based work and identify points for partner to raise with clients and to raise potential for additional services
• Finalise paperwork for dispatch to client and HMRC, meeting deadlines and to a high quality
• Interpretation of tax returns and financial accounts to facilitate effective tax planning
• Proactively liaise with clients to obtain relevant information, ensuring attention to detail
• Monitor own job quality and quantity in line with agreed budgets, meeting these targets and exceeding where possible
• Record own chargeable time and ensure maximum recovery
• Support trainees by providing on the job coaching
• Involvement with audit work as and when required
• Bookkeeping, ledger maintenance, supplier maintenance and management accounts, as and when required
• Prepare client tax returns and advise on tax payable and payment dates
• Assisting clients with accounts software and other bookkeeping queries as required
• Completion of overtime as and when required and attend appropriate courses
• Involvement in client seminars including attendance and set up where required
• Involvement in networking and business generation under the guidance of more senior team members

The successful Accounts Senior candidate:

• ACCA/ACA Qualified (Minimum MAAT)
• You will have at least 4 years’ UK practice experience
• Previous experience operating at Accounts Senior level
• Create a positive impression with clients and staff
• Excellent client relationship skills
• Aptitude to assist with business development activities
• Highly commercial approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive approach, prepared to go the extra mile
• Strong IT skills
• Enjoy developing more junior staff

Thank you for your interest.