Senior Accountant

Quinton Davies; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accounting firm in Bristol is seeking a Senior Accountant to handle high-level client work including statutory accounts and tax computations. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with at least 5 years of experience in practice, skilled in relevant accounting packages, and capable of providing technical support to staff. This role offers a competitive salary between £40,000 and £45,000.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA) with minimum of 2 years PQE.
• At least 5 years' experience in practice.
• Proficient in accountancy packages such as Xero and Quickbooks.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-level client work including statutory accounts and tax computation.
• Provide technical assistance to accounting department staff.
• Assist in monitoring outstanding client work.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA)

Accountancy packages (Xero, Quickbooks, IRIS, SAPA, Sage Line 50)

VAT technical experience

CIS technical experience

Education

2 years PQE

Job description

Role: Senior Accountant
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Location: Bristol

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a well-established practice firm based in central Bristol who are looking for a Senior Accountant.

Main Duties:

• To produce to a high-level client work to include, completion of statutory accounts, consolidated accounts, management accounts, tax computation, VAT returns, payroll and general advice to the client in respect of UK Companies and Partnerships.
• To provide technical assistance to members of staff in the accounting services department.
• To keep up to date with any changes in accounting regulations and ensure clients are made aware of the impact of these.
• To assist the Directors in the monitoring of outstanding client work and to ensure work is completed by the accounting services team in a timely manner.
• To assist in the identification and implementation of improved working processes.
• To ensure the work processes are documented and kept up to date to quality assurance levels.
• To assist in the design and implementation of new or improved accounting systems for a range of clients to include internal training of client staff in the use of such systems
• To prepare and present client management accounts
• To prepare and present budgets, forecasts and cashflows as required
• Networking and Business development work including creating new client and business contacts for the SME department in order to establish strong business links and channels to access new business

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA) with minimum of 2 years PQE
• At least 5 years' experience in practice
• Accountancy packages such as Xero, Quickbooks, IRIS, SAPA and Sage Line 50
• VAT technical experience
• CIS technical experience

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