Senior Accountant

MPA Recruitment; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Qualified Accountant to join their dynamic team in Belfast. This full-time role offers a fantastic opportunity to engage in both tax advisory and compliance work, assisting clients with complex tax matters. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and a solid background in compliance and tax advisory. As part of a collaborative environment, you will contribute to exciting projects while mentoring junior staff. If you're passionate about making a difference in the financial services sector, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company events

Company pension

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Sick pay

Work from home

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK corporate tax and VAT.
• Experience in managing client relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert tax advisory services to diverse clients.
• Oversee preparation of UK corporation tax returns.

Skills

UK tax advisory

Client relationship management

Compliance knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Professional qualifications (CTA, ATT, ACA, ACCA)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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The ideal candidate will be involved with preparing financial reports and statements, bank reconciliations, and conducting cyclical audits. Moreover, the candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and possess a strong business acumen.

Job Title: Qualified Accountant

Location: Flexible (Belfast, or multiple County Down offices)

Overview:

As part of our ongoing expansion, we are looking for an experienced and driven UK Accountant to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in compliance and tax advisory and a thorough understanding of compliance processes. This role provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team, handling a variety of complex tax matters and offering support in a collaborative and stimulating environment.

Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Tax Director and senior team members, you will be involved in both advisory and compliance work.

• Delivering expert tax advisory services to a diverse range of clients from different industries.
• Advising on intricate UK tax matters such as corporate tax, VAT, income tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax.
• Assisting clients with mergers and acquisitions, restructures, and corporate reorganisations.
• Building and maintaining client relationships, serving as the key point of contact for tax-related queries.

Compliance:

• Overseeing the preparation of UK and ROI corporation tax returns, as well as self-assessment tax returns.
• Ensuring tax returns and associated documentation are filed accurately and on time for clients.
• Staying up to date with changes in tax legislation, ensuring compliance, and guiding clients on the potential impact of those changes.

Requirements:

• Professional qualifications such as CTA, ATT, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent at CTA level.
• Experience in UK tax, with a strong emphasis on advisory.
• Experience in tax compliance tasks (both corporate and individual) is an advantage.
• Proven experience in managing client relationships effectively.
• Strong knowledge of UK corporate tax, VAT, personal taxes, and other relevant areas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex tax concepts to clients and colleagues.
• Ability to work well within a team and contribute to a motivated environment.
• Passion for mentoring and developing junior staff members.
• Exceptional organisational skills

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

• Company events
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Work Location: In persons business needs
• Prepare tax documents
• Compile and analyze financial statements
• Manage budgeting and forecasting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Ability to interpret and analyze financial statements and periodicals
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Financial Services and Accounting