Qualified or Part Qualified Accounts Senior

Michael Page; Gorseinon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Long-term career progression

Broad client exposure

Qualification support

More holidays for long service

Supportive team environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for an Accounts Senior / Part-Qualified Accountant to join a growing accountancy practice in the United Kingdom. The role involves managing a varied portfolio of general practice work and developing strong relationships with owner-managed business clients.

You may be fully or part-qualified, with experience in accounts preparation, VAT and tax returns, and familiarity with cloud platforms such as Xero, QuickBooks and Sage.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience in accountancy practice.
• Comfortable with VAT, corporation tax and self-assessment returns.
• Familiar with IRIS or similar accounts and tax software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, LLPs and companies.
• Prepare corporation tax and self-assessment returns.
• Complete VAT returns and monthly/quarterly accounting assignments.
• Support owner-managed businesses with ongoing accounting requirements.
• Manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Coach junior colleagues and develop client relationships.

Skills

Accounts prep

VAT returns

Tax returns

Client communication

Education

AAT qualified

ACA/CCA/ACCA qualified

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

IRIS

Job description

This role is all about managing financial processes and ensuring accurate reporting to keep the business running smoothly. Whether you're fully qualified, part qualified, or an experienced senior clerk, you'll play a key part in supporting the accounting and finance team.

Client Details

Our client is an established and growing accountancy practice providing a broad range of accounting, tax and business support services to owner-managed businesses. Its varied client portfolio includes sole traders, partnerships, LLPs and limited companies, creating an interesting general practice workload for someone who enjoys building broad technical experience.

The firm has a strong track record of developing people internally, with a number of existing Partners having trained within the practice. Continued growth is creating excellent long-term career prospects, while part-qualified professionals will receive support to complete their professional qualifications.

Description

Provide general assistance to the accounting and finance team as needed. As an Accounts Senior / Part-Qualified Accountant, you will manage a varied portfolio of general practice work and develop strong relationships with owner-managed business clients.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, LLPs and limited companies
• Preparing corporation tax returns and self-assessment tax returns
• Completing VAT returns and monthly or quarterly accounting assignments
• Supporting owner-managed businesses with ongoing accounting requirements
• Working with cloud accounting platforms including Xero, QuickBooks and Sage
• Using IRIS or similar practice software for accounts and tax preparation
• Helping clients make greater use of digital accounting and real-time financial information
• Managing your own workload and ensuring deadlines are consistently achieved
• Supporting and coaching less experienced members of the team
• Developing strong relationships with clients and responding to their day-to-day requirements
• Taking on broader responsibilities as your experience and career develop

Profile

The successful candidate is likely to have at least two years' experience within an accountancy practice and could be qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience.

You may be:

• ACA or A You may be: CCA qualified or part-qualified
• AAT qualified and looking to progress further
• Qualified by experience with strong general practice skills
• Experienced in accounts preparation for owner-managed businesses
• Comfortable preparing VAT, corporation tax and self-assessment returns
• Familiar with IRIS or similar accounts and tax software
• Experienced with Xero, QuickBooks and/or Sage
• Confident managing your own workload and meeting deadlines
• Comfortable supporting or coaching more junior colleagues
• Client focused, approachable and a strong communicator
• Keen to develop your technical skills and progress with a growing practice

Part-qualified candidates will receive support to complete their professional qualifications.

Job Offer

Salary from 3,0000 - dependent on experience and qualification

• Permanent, full-time position
• Support towards completing professional qualifications
• Genuine long-term career progression
• Broad exposure to owner-managed business clients
• Opportunity to develop across accounts and tax
• Increased holiday entitlement for long service
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to progress within a growing accountancy practice