Senior Accountant

Square Peg Associates; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Pension

Job summary

Square Peg Associates in Blackburn is seeking an experienced Practice Accountant to join a small team handling management accounts and year end for a diverse client portfolio. The role focuses on client management, financial statement preparation, and tax support with opportunity for growth.

The candidate will oversee year-end filings, VAT, and provide strategic financial guidance while mentoring junior staff. The position offers negotiable salary and benefits including pension and parking.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified or Qualified by Experience in Practice.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 1-2 years in a senior or supervisory role in an accountancy practice.
• Proficient in Xero, QuickBooks, and/or Sage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Supervisory leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Client management. Oversee a diverse portfolio of clients, offering comprehensive accounting services.
• Prepare and review financial statements, tax returns, and management reports. Year End accounts filings to HMRC and Companies House. VAT Returns.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to help clients achieve their business goals.
• Handle corporation tax computations, allowances, and property tax matters.
• Manage Quarterly VAT returns.
• Manage year-end accounts and VAT filings, ensuring month-end deadlines are met.
• Develop and analyse financial statements, including cash flow, profit and loss, and balance sheets.
• Produce management accounts and reports using Sage, Xero, Quickbooks and Excel.
• Workflow Management, overseeing and supporting junior members of the team.
• Client Interaction and Onboarding, maintaining customer relations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support the learning and development of junior accountants.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client management

Team supervision

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified or Qualified by Experience in Practice

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Our client, a highly regarded accountancy firm specialising in general accounting and taxation, located in Blackburn, are looking for an experienced Practice Accountant to work within a small team to help support a diverse client portfolio with their management accounts and year end.

Join a team that values collaboration, teamwork and mutual success!

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum negotiable. Free Parking and Pension.

Monday to Friday, no weekends.

Role as a Senior Accountant

You will play a pivotal role by managing a portfolio of clients for all matters of Management Accounts, VAT, Year End and support of the junior members of the team. You may also advise on Tax or have the support of the Tax team for Personal or Corporation Tax.

Key Responsibilities of a Senior Accountant

• Client Management. Oversee a diverse portfolio of clients, offering comprehensive accounting services.
• Prepare and review financial statements, tax returns, and management reports. Year End accounts filings to HMRC and Companies House. VAT Returns.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to help clients achieve their business goals.
• Handle corporation tax computations, allowances, and property tax matters.
• Manage Quarterly VAT returns.
• Manage year-end accounts and VAT filings, ensuring month-end deadlines are met.
• Develop and analyse financial statements, including cash flow, profit and loss, and balance sheets.
• Produce management accounts and reports using Sage, Xero, Quickbooks and Excel.
• Workflow Management, overseeing and supporting junior members of the team.
• Client Interaction and Onboarding, maintaining customer relations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support the learning and development of junior accountants.

Skills & Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified or Qualified by Experience in Practice.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 1-2 years in a senior or supervisory role in an accountancy practice.
• Proficient in Xero, QuickBooks, and/or Sage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Supervisory leadership abilities.